Dade County, GA Property Records: Search Deeds, Owners, Tax Records, and Maps

There are approximately 10,000 parcels of land in Dade County. The local property market is driven by tourism and proximity to major areas such as Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Birmingham. The Clerk of Superior Court, the Board of Tax Assessors, and the Tax Commissioner maintain property records in the county.

The majority of the housing units in Dade County are concentrated in Trenton, the seat of government, and the only incorporated city. Single-family homes remain the dominant housing type in the county, comprising about 74% of the housing stock. It takes between 33 and 65 days to sell a home on the market, which is slightly faster than the state average of 67 days.

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How to Look Up Dade County Property Records

You may access Dade County property records through three main official portals. Ownership details, valuations, and parcel information are available to the public at the Tax Assessor’s qPublic Portal. You may view your tax bill or pay property taxes online through the Property Search platform provided by the Tax Commissioner. Digital copies of deeds, mortgages, and liens are available at the GSCCCA Portal. For certified copies of recorded land documents, visit the Dade County Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Court in Trenton. You can reach the clerk’s office by phone at (706) 657-8284 for further assistance.

Who Keeps Dade County Property Records?

The Georgia Open Records Act designates property records as public records. The Act ensures that anyone may view or obtain copies of Dade County property records through various county offices, including the following:

• Clerk of Superior Court: The Dade County Clerk of Superior Court commissions notaries public and handles all public records related to land in the county. It records and maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivisions, satisfactions, and plats.

• Tax Assessor’s Office: The Tax Assessor’s Office in Dade County notifies property owners about changes to the value of the property and receives all appeals filed by the property owners. In addition, it approves all exemptions claimed by property owners.

• Tax Commissioner: This Dade Tax Commissioner’s Office generates tax bills and collects property taxes for taxing entities in the county.

How to Search Dade County Property Records Online

Follow these instructions to pull up Dade County property records online:

1. Identify the parcel: Visit the Tax Assessor’s qPublic portal and search the parcel by using the owner name, property address, account number, legal information, or parcel ID.

2. Open the Parcel Details: Open the parcel that matches the specified criteria on the results page to reveal the property report. From the report, you can find the owner’s information, forms, property characteristics, property summary, sales reports, assessments, photos, and sketches.

3. Pull the Recorded Documents: To search and obtain copies of recent recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other documents, visit the Kofile portal or GSCCCA platform. You can view historical land documents online filed between 1849 and 1997 through the Historical Land Records Website. To locate documents, use the owner’s name, recording date, document type, or book and page number to search the portals.

4. Verify the Current Tax Status: Visit the Dade County Property Search Platform to view prior tax bills and confirm the current tax balances for properties. You may find the payment status, due dates, and any outstanding balance from the portal.

5. Request Certified Copies if Required: If you require a certified copy of any recorded land records for official matters, visit the Dade County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office in Trenton. This service costs a nominal fee.

Clerk of Superior Court: Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens

The Clerk of Superior Court records and keeps all documents relating to title in Dade County.

Tax Assessor: Ownership, Values, and Parcel Data

The Tax Assessor’s Office establishes the fair market value and assessed value of all properties in Dade County.

Tax Commissioner: Tax Bills and Payments

The Dade County Tax Commissioner’s Office processes tax bills and collects property taxes from property owners.

Property Tax in Dade County: Rates, Exemptions, and Appeals

The Dade County Tax Commissioner’s Office calculates property taxes, which are based on the fair market value of the property established as of January 1 of each year. The Tax Assessor’s Office levies the tax on the assessed value of a property, which is set at 40% of its fair market value. The resulting value is then multiplied by the millage rate (mill), levied by various entities in the county. Exemptions are then applied to the final results.

• Property tax due = assessed value x millage rate

• Assessed value = FMV x 40%

Homestead exemptions

• Basic homestead exemption: Any resident of Dade County who owns and occupies a property as of January 1 may be granted a $2,000 standard homestead exemption. The tax reduction is deducted from the property's assessed value.

• Local additions: The county offers some homestead exemptions to its residents. These include exemptions for disabled veterans, unremarried surviving spouse, senior exemptions for homeowners 62 or older, and additional exemptions for homeowners 65 or older who meet income requirements. Interested individuals may contact the Tax Assessor’s Office for additional details.

• CUVA & FLPA: Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) and Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) are specialized 10-year tax covenants designed for farmers. They reduce tax bills by assessing qualifying properties based on their agricultural value rather than their fair market value.

Appealing an assessment

To appeal an assessment, submit a complaint to the Dade County Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days from the date listed on the assessment notice. If the Board makes no change, the appeal is automatically forwarded to the County Board of Equalization. If you are not pleased with the Board’s decisions, escalate the dispute to the Superior Court in Dade County.

GIS Maps and Parcel Viewer

To retrieve Dade County Geographic Information System, visit the official qPublic portal. You may view parcel details, including boundaries, ownership, sales history, and aerial layers.

Foreclosure and Tax Sales

When property taxes remain unpaid for more than 30 days after their due date, the Dade County Tax Commissioner places a lien against the property. It records the tax lien at the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court. The office holds a tax sale on the first Tuesday of any given month.

Right of redemption

This is a statutory one-year period during which a property owner may reclaim the property after the sale date. Such a property owner must pay the tax deed purchaser the full purchase price, a statutory 20% premium during the first year, and any additional taxes paid by the purchaser.

Costs to Access Property Records

Applicants are required by state law to pay specific fees to record or obtain copies of property records in Dade County.

How to Record a Document

Follow these steps to record a property document in Dade County:

1. Prepare the Document: Ensure the document contains the owner’s full name, notary acknowledgment, preparer information, and legal description of the property. Attach any necessary form, such as a transfer-tax declaration form, to the document.

2. Calculate Fees: It costs $25 to record most basic land documents. However, applicants may pay additional fees, including a transfer tax of $0.10 per $100 of consideration and an intangible recording tax of $1.50 per $500 of the loan amount. Check the cost schedule or contact the Dade County Clerk of Superior Court at (706) 657-4778 to confirm the recording fees for your document type.

3. Submit to the Clerk: Submit your completed documents to the Dade County Clerk of Superior Court in person, by mail, or online through the GSCCCA portal or approved e-recording vendors. Once submitted, the Clerk’s Office reviews the document, collects recording fees, and assigns a recording number. Afterward, the document is registered and becomes part of the county’s real estate records.

4. Retrieve a Copy of the Recorded Document: If you have remote access, view and print a copy of the recorded land document online from the GSCCCA portal. You may visit the Superior Court Clerk’s Office or submit a mail request to obtain a land document.

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