Washington Parish, Louisiana, encompasses the City of Bogalusa, the Town of Franklinton (parish seat), and the villages of Angie and Varnado. In Washington Parish, LA, property records document ownership and boundary lines of land and buildings, providing a legal reference for ownership disputes, tax assessments, and land transfers.

Washington Parish property records reveal a median home value of $215,900 and a median rent of $953. With a median household income of $60,628, residents pay around 0.57% as property tax.

Property records in Washington Parish, LA, are maintained by the Recording Department of the Clerk of Court. This governing body manages documents such as mortgages, liens, deeds, and related records. Interested parties can visit the office located at 908-B Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438, to examine the meticulously indexed records in person.

For convenient access, the same property records are available online through the eSearch system, an interface that enhances efficiency in retrieving and reviewing Washington Parish property records. Interested parties can subscribe to an account to search records using various criteria, including the owner's name, recording date range, instrument number, and document type.

Obtaining property records from the Washington Parish Recording Department incurs fees that vary based on the type of copy requested. Regular copies cost $1 per page. However, certified copies carry an additional $10 certification fee on top of the per-page rate.

Individuals seeking zoning verification in unincorporated parts of Washington Parish can turn to the Planning Commission. It is responsible for adopting zoning regulations and can assist property owners in verifying allowed land uses and development rules for their specific plots. For incorporated areas, zoning concerns can be directed to the respective municipalities' zoning officials.