Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, is a diverse region comprising  11 cities,  23 townships, and  five unincorporated communities. In Kandiyohi County, MN, property records are crucial for preserving ownership histories, which play a significant role in urban planning and community development.

As reflected in Kandiyohi County property records, the county has a median home value of $215,918 and a median rent cost of around $874. Meanwhile, households in the county earn median salaries of $78,920 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 0.98% of assessed property values.

Property records in Kandiyohi County, MN, are overseen by the  County Recorder. The Recorder's office maintains various documents, including abstract and Torrens titles, subdivision plats, tax liens, leases, mortgages, and deeds, which are indexed by party name, date of record, legal description, and instrument type for efficient retrieval. They are stored in both physical and digital databases.

For those needing access to these records, the County Recorder's Office offers in-person viewing during business hours at their Willmar, MN, location. Alternatively, the  Tapestry service provides a platform for users to search and obtain copies of documents from 1987 via credit card payments.

Furthermore, the  Laredo program is available for professionals requiring daily access to land records, such as those in abstract/title companies and title insurance firms. However, it requires an account subscription and agreement with the County Recorder.

The fees for accessing property records vary. Physical copies cost $1 per page, faxed copies are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, and emailing documents incur a $5 charge per document. For complete fee structure and additional information on requesting copies of property records, contact the Kandiyohi County Recorder's office at (320) 231-6223.

For zoning information verification on properties in Kandiyohi County, the county  Planning and Zoning Department can be contacted at (320) 231-6229, via email at envservices@kcmn.us, or in person at their office in Benson Ave., Willmar, MN. They can provide documentation like zoning maps, ordinances, permits, and land use plans that outline the designated zoning for a specific property.