Shasta County Property Filings

Shasta County property records are managed by the Assessor-Recorder office in Redding. The office is at 1450 Court Street, suite 208A. You can search records online through the self-service portal. The system lets you look up deeds, liens, and other documents from home. You can also visit the office in person. Staff help with filings and answer questions. Call 530-225-3600 for more info about property records in Shasta County.

Assessor-Recorder Office

The Assessor-Recorder handles both property values and document recording in Shasta County. This combined office serves the public from one location. You can file deeds and check your assessment at the same visit. The office sits in the courthouse area of Redding. Parking is available near the building.

Staff accept documents for recording each weekday. Bring your papers ready to file. They check that each page meets state recording laws. If your document passes review, they record it the same day. You get a stamped copy as proof. The time stamp on that copy shows when it became part of the public record in Shasta County.

Search Records Online

Shasta County offers a self-service portal for property record searches. Go to recorderselfservice.co.shasta.ca.us to start. You can search by name, document type, or date. The system pulls up a list of matches. Click on one to see more details. Some records have images you can view on screen.

The portal is free to use for basic searches. You do not pay to look up a record or see the index. If you need a certified copy, you must order it from the Recorder. The office can mail it to you or hold it for pickup. Bring the document number to speed up your request in Shasta County.

Recording Fees

Recording fees in Shasta County follow the state fee schedule. The first page costs $14 to file. Each page after that adds $3. The SB2 fee of $75 per parcel applies to most real estate transfers. Some documents also have a Monument Preservation fee. All fees are due when you submit your document for recording.

For a three-page grant deed, you pay $14 for page one, $6 for two more pages, and $75 for SB2. That totals $95. If your document has more pages or covers more than one parcel, the fee goes up. Ask the clerk for a quote when you bring your papers in Shasta County.

Standard recording fees:

• First page: $14
• Each added page: $3
• SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act: $75 per parcel
• Monument Preservation Fund: $10 on qualifying documents

Property Tax Payments

You can pay property taxes online in Shasta County. The county accepts eChecks for a fee of $0.50. Credit cards have a fee of 2.25% of the payment amount. Debit cards cost $3.95 per transaction. Many people use eCheck to keep the fee low. Look up your bill online using your parcel number or property address.

Tax bills are due twice per year. The first part is due November 1 and goes late on December 10. A 10% penalty applies if you miss the date. The second part is due February 1 and becomes late on April 10. That payment also gets a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost fee if late in Shasta County.

If you do not pay by June 30, the property goes on the defaulted tax roll. Interest starts at 1.5% per month. A redemption fee is added. The county can sell your property at a tax sale if you do not pay within five years. Pay on time to avoid these extra costs in Shasta County.

Property Assessments

The Assessor office values all property in Shasta County for tax purposes. Values are set when you buy a home and can rise by no more than 2% per year under Proposition 13. If you add on to the home or it changes hands, the county reassesses it at current market value.

File a change in ownership form within 45 days of buying property. The Assessor uses it to set a new base value. That value sets your tax bill. If you think the value is too high, you can appeal. File between July 2 and September 15. Use form BOE-305-AH. The county holds hearings to review appeals and decide if a change is needed in Shasta County.

Cities in Shasta County

Shasta County includes several cities. All property records are kept at the county Assessor-Recorder office in Redding. No city has a separate recorder. Visit the county office to file or search for deeds and land records.

Cities in Shasta County include Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake. All file property records at the county Assessor-Recorder office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Shasta County. If your property is not in Shasta County, check the county where it is located. Each county has its own recorder and assessor.