St. Bernard Property Records

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, comprises five census-designated places and 12 unincorporated communities. In St. Bernard Parish, LA, property records document details on local land parcels, including ownership, location, size, and tax assessments. Access to this information allows public oversight while assisting in community development plans and taxation.

Recent data obtained from St. Bernard Parish property records indicates a median home value of $158,640, median rent of $926, and median household income of $54,038. Regarding median property taxes, the parish government applies an effective rate of 0.49% based on a property's assessed valuation.

As the custodian of property records in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, the Clerk of Court oversees a comprehensive repository of real estate documents. This assortment includes mortgages, liens, conveyances, affidavits, and UCC filings, meticulously indexed by name, date ranges, document type, instrument number, legal description, and parcel identification.

Retrieval of these records is conveniently available through the eSearch system, an online platform offering access to property instruments dating back to 1849. To explore this valuable resource, interested individuals must sign up and choose a subscription to access the indexed records.

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, the office at 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043, allows public searches. Alternatively, individuals seeking UCC records may complete and present a UCC Information Request form to the filing officer.

The fees for obtaining property records from the Clerk of Court are $1 per page for standard copies of documents, $5 per document for conformed copies, and $10 per document for certified copies.

To verify zoning details in St. Bernard Parish, LA, contact the Planning and Zoning Division at 504-355-4429. This office can provide accurate zoning maps and points of land use regulations for the parish.