Cooper County, Missouri, consists of 12 communities, with Boonville being the largest. Property records in Cooper County, MO, document who legally owns each parcel of land. This provides owners proof of rights, allowing sales, taxes, governance, and development vital for community growth.

Cooper County property records depict the local real estate market, showcasing a median home value of $159,600. The median rent in the area is $718, with households having a median income of $70,708. Concerning how much tax revenue comes from property owners, the county gathers around 0.7% of a property's fair market value.

In Cooper County, MO, property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds office. This office manages various property-related instruments, including deeds, easements, contracts, assignments, leases, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats.

To access these records, individuals can visit the Recorder of Deeds office at 200 Main Street, Room 26, Boonville, MO 65233. Alternatively, they can submit an email request to recorder@coopercountymo.gov for document retrieval. Note that the office does not provide title, lien, or easement searches. For those services, one must contact a title company or an attorney.

Remote access to property records in Cooper County is possible through Tapestry, a pay-per-search database with records dating back to January 01, 1900. Users can search records by name, document number, type, recording date, consideration amount, and legal description.

While most property record types are on Tapestry, land ownership maps are best accessed through the Cooper County GIS Website.

Fees for obtaining copies of recorded property documents in Cooper County vary depending on the retrieval method. The fee is $1 per page if copies are obtained in person. If requested via email, there is a $2 email fee. Accessing records through Tapestry costs $8.75 for the search, and printing costs $1 per page. For more information, contact the Cooper County Recorder of Deeds office at 660-882-2161.

For zoning verification, contact the planning and zoning office in the specific municipality where the property is located. The planning and zoning officials can check their records and maps to confirm details like the property's designated zone and development restrictions or require permits that apply based on current zoning rules for that area.