Butler County Property Records
Butler County property records are managed by the Property and Revenue office at the Butler County Government Center in Butler, Pennsylvania. The office handles property assessments, deed recording, and related land records for all parcels throughout the county. Butler County provides GIS maps with parcel search capabilities, giving users access to property boundaries, assessment data, and aerial imagery. Deed and mortgage records are also accessible through the statewide PA USLandRecords portal. Whether you are searching online or plan to visit the Butler courthouse in person, the county offers clear paths to the property records you need.
Butler County Quick Facts
Butler County Property and Revenue Office
The Butler County Property and Revenue office is located on the first floor of the County Government Center at 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16003. The office coordinates property assessment and recording functions for the county. Butler County was formed in 1800, and land records date back to the county's founding year. The Property and Revenue office at (724) 284-5316 can answer general questions about property records access and procedures.
The Property and Revenue office maintains the county's GIS mapping system, which gives users an interactive view of property boundaries, parcel dimensions, and assessment data across all Butler County municipalities. The GIS interface lets you select parcels on the map and view basic property information directly in the browser. Aerial photography layers help place parcels in geographic context.
The statewide PA USLandRecords portal provides online access to Butler County deed and mortgage records. The image below shows this portal, which covers recorded documents from all 67 Pennsylvania counties.
The statewide portal allows you to search Butler County recorded instruments by party name or property address and view document images without visiting the courthouse.
| Office | Butler County Property and Revenue |
|---|---|
| Address | County Government Center, First Floor, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16003 |
| Phone | (724) 284-5316 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | butlercounty.pa.gov |
How to Search Butler County Property Records
Butler County's GIS maps provide the best starting point for most property searches. The interactive map lets you search by address or parcel ID and click any parcel to view its information. Property information pop-ups show the owner name, assessed value, parcel dimensions, and basic characteristics. You can select layers to show parcels, roads, aerial imagery, or other features. The print and export functions let you save maps and property data reports.
For deed and mortgage records, use the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal. This system provides access to recorded instruments from the Butler County Recorder of Deeds. You can search by grantor or grantee name, property address, or document type and view document images through the portal. This is the most direct online path to deed and mortgage documents for Butler County properties.
In-person searches at the Government Center on West Diamond Street in Butler allow you to review index books and access public terminals during business hours. Bring the property address, parcel ID, or owner name to start your search. For court judgments, foreclosure records, and other property-related legal filings, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal covers Butler County civil court records.
Note: The GIS maps display assessment and boundary data, but document-level deed and mortgage records require using the statewide portal or visiting the Recorder's office in person.
Land Records Available in Butler County
The Butler County Recorder of Deeds maintains property documents dating from the county's founding in 1800. Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds record ownership transfers. Mortgages and mortgage releases document financing encumbrances and their payoff. Easements and rights-of-way define how land may be accessed or used. Subdivision plans show how larger tracts were divided into the individual lots that make up neighborhoods and developments throughout the county.
The GIS mapping system adds spatial data to these records, showing parcel boundaries and dimensions tied to a visual map. Assessment records maintained by the Property and Revenue office include land value, building value, total assessed value, property class, and ownership information for every taxable parcel.
- Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds
- Mortgages and mortgage releases
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Subdivision plans
- GIS parcel maps and aerial imagery
- Property assessment records
Historical land records predating Butler County's 1800 formation are held at the Pennsylvania State Archives, which maintains the original warrants, surveys, and patents from the Commonwealth land grant era.
Pennsylvania Property Records Law
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.301 presumes all government records are public. Butler County property records at the Recorder of Deeds and Property and Revenue office are available to any person. You do not need to state why you are requesting the records. There is no residency requirement for accessing Pennsylvania public records.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records enforces the RTKL statewide. If any Butler County office denies a valid property records request, you have 15 business days to appeal to the OOR. The OOR reviews the appeal and can issue a binding order requiring the county to release the records. Their online directory lists the Agency Open Records Officer for every registered government agency in the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania law requires agencies to respond to RTKL requests within five business days, with a possible 30-day extension under specific circumstances. For most property records, the response is typically faster since the records are well-organized and easy to locate.
Butler County Property Assessment Records
The Butler County Property and Revenue office maintains valuation records for every taxable parcel in the county. Assessment records include land value, building value, total assessed value, property class (residential, commercial, agricultural), and any applicable exemptions. Annual assessments provide the basis for calculating property taxes across all Butler County municipalities.
The county GIS system ties assessment data to a visual map interface. You can click any parcel on the map and see its assessed value, ownership information, and basic property characteristics. This visual approach makes it easy to compare neighboring properties or get an overview of values in a specific neighborhood or township.
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue oversees property tax programs statewide and tracks tax delinquencies that may affect property title. The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission publishes guides on assessment law and the appeals process for property owners in Pennsylvania. Butler County property owners who disagree with their assessed values can appeal to the county Board of Assessment Revision.
How to Request Butler County Records
Butler County property records can be accessed online through the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal for deed and mortgage documents. GIS parcel data is available through the county website. In-person requests at 124 West Diamond Street in Butler allow you to access the index books and request certified copies during business hours. Mail requests should include the property address or owner name, document type, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission holds historical land records from colonial and early statehood periods that may be relevant for tracing deep ownership history in Butler County. The Pennsylvania Department of State maintains the statewide UCC filing database for searches involving fixture-related property encumbrances. The Pennsylvania Land Title Association can help connect you with a licensed title professional if you need a comprehensive title search for a Butler County property.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Butler County and each maintains a separate property records office for parcels near the county line.