Fillmore County Property Records

Fillmore County, Nebraska, contains 16 townships, and Geneva City is the county center. In Fillmore County, NE, property records constitute information on ownership and property restrictions associated with real estate holdings. Local urban planners use them to facilitate appropriate land use decisions and guide the implementation of development projects.

Recent Fillmore County property records demonstrate the housing and economic standing with average home values around $101,800 and median rent contributions of $633 from residents. The data also indicate a median household earning of $67,344, while Fillmore County collects 1.33% of a property's value as property tax.

Property records in Fillmore County, NE, are managed by the Register of Deeds. The office is responsible for housing mortgages, easements, plats, liens, conveyances, leases, deeds, and other property-related archives. These records are meticulously indexed, utilizing name and tract indexing methods for efficient retrieval.

The Registrar provides onsite access to property records at their office at 900 G Street, Geneva, NE 68361. Alternatively, individuals seeking more convenient access can utilize the Nebraska Deeds Online platform, which offers document indexes and images dating from 2005 onwards.

Additionally, the system provides access to documents before July 1, 2005, through the Numerical Index search. Users can explore records within the system using criteria such as grantor/grantee name, legal description, recording date, and instrument type.

In addition to onsite visits and utilizing the online platform, individuals can request record copies through various channels. They can submit requests via mail to P.O. Box 307, Geneva, NE 68361, through fax at 402-759-4307, or by email to amy.nelson@fillmorecountyne.gov.

The fees for acquiring instrument copies in Fillmore County vary depending on the retrieval method and type of document/copy requested. Photocopies cost $0.25 or $0.50 per page, while certified copies incur an additional charge of $1.50 per page. For faxed, emailed, or mailed copies, the fee is $1 per page. For further inquiries, contact the Register of Deeds office at 402-759-4931.

For property zoning verification, contact the Fillmore County Zoning Office at 402-759-4982. This office handles zoning regulations in unincorporated parts of the county, except for areas near the communities of Exeter, Fairmont, Geneva, Grafton, Milligan, Ohiowa, Shickley, and certain parts of Strang. For areas outside the jurisdiction of the office, contact the appropriate local zoning authorities instead.