This page helps users complete a Property Search in Houston County, Alabama, and understand which official tools support parcel, ownership, map, and appraisal review.
Houston County Revenue provides an online property record search, and Houston County ISV3 supports map-based parcel review with layers, address search, identify, measurement, print, and export tools.
Houston County Online Services property search
Use the Houston County Online Services property search to look up property records through the Revenue system. The search page lets users choose a filter, enter search details, and submit the search.
Have these search details ready when they apply to your lookup:
- Tax year
- Search type
- Search terms
- Subdivision
After choosing the best filter, complete the search fields and move through the search results carefully.
- Open the search Houston County property records service.
- Select the tax year and search type.
- Enter the search terms or subdivision details available to you.
- Click the Search button and review the matching property record results.
Houston County ISV3 parcel viewer
The open the Houston County ISV3 parcel viewer map can help users review parcel boundaries and related map layers after or alongside a property record search.
The viewer includes parcel layers, city limits, annotation layers, road layers, imagery, and tools for address search, identify, printing, measurement, coordinates, markup, Street View, and attribute export.
- Use the Esri World Geocoder or Find Address tool to move to a location.
- Turn parcel and annotation layers on or off to compare map details.
- Use Identify to check visible layer information for a selected location.
- Use Measurement for area, distance, latitude, or longitude checks.
- Use Print or Export Attributes when you need a working copy of map information.
Map views are best used with the property record search when you need both parcel data and a visual location check.
GIS mapping and parcel map records
The Houston County GIS/Mapping Department maintains parcel tax maps using Geographic Information System technology. Its records are maintained daily and include property changes from recent documents recorded in the Judge of Probate Office, including deeds, subdivision plats, and other miscellaneous documents.
The department also offers copies of tax maps and aerial photography for sale, including aerial photography years 2000, 2007, 2013, 2018, and 2022. Digital orthophotography was updated from a February 2022 county flight.
For more map service details, use the county’s review Houston County GIS mapping information page.
Map and aerial photography copy fees
Houston County lists these map and aerial photography copy prices for public purchase through the GIS/Mapping office.
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tax map | Large 36x42 | $10.00 |
| Tax map | Small 17x22 | $6.00 |
| Parcel lines only | 8.5x11 | $2.00 |
| Parcel lines only | 11x17 | $4.00 |
| Parcel lines only | 17x22 | $6.00 |
| Parcel lines only | 30x30 | $10.00 |
| Aerial photography | 8.5x11 | $2.00 |
| Aerial photography | 11x17 | $8.00 |
| Aerial photography | 17x22 | $12.00 |
| Aerial photography | 30x30 | $24.00 |
| Lines and photo | 8.5x11 | $4.00 |
| Lines and photo | 11x17 | $8.00 |
| Lines and photo | 17x22 | $22.00 |
| Lines and photo | 30x30 | $30.00 |
Charges for custom maps other than the listed items are determined by the Mapper.
Appraisal and assessment updates
Houston County tax appraisal is used to create a tax appraised value for property and support fair ad-valorem tax administration. County appraisers review property changes each year through building permits, owner requests, and recent sales.
Property owners are responsible for notifying the Revenue Commissioner's Office when improvements are added, removed, or changed. Examples include remodeling, swimming pools, additions, and removed improvements.
New owners who acquire real estate by deed, will, divorce decree, or another vesting document during the tax year must properly assess the property into their name for the next tax year by bringing the vesting document to the Revenue Commissioner's Office.
Houston County Revenue contact information
Use the Revenue Commissioner's Office contacts for property record, assessment, appraisal, mapping, and collection questions.
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Revenue Commissioner's Office, 5th Floor Administration Building, 462 N. Oates St., Dothan, AL 36303
Collections: (334) 677-4715
Assessing: (334) 677-4753
Manufactured Homes: (334) 677-4758
Appraisal: (334) 677-4798
Mapping: (334) 677-4755
Business Personal Prop.: (334) 677-4757
Chief Clerk: (334) 677-4714
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Common questions
Where can I search Houston County property records online?
Use the Houston County Online Services property search to search by tax year, search type, search terms, or subdivision through the Revenue system.
Where can I view Houston County parcels on a map?
Use Houston County ISV3 for map-based parcel review, including parcel layers, address search, identify, measurement, print, coordinate, and export tools.
Who maintains Houston County parcel tax maps?
The Houston County GIS/Mapping Department maintains parcel tax maps and updates records using recent documents recorded in the Judge of Probate Office.
Can I buy copies of Houston County tax maps or aerial photos?
Yes. Copies of tax maps and aerial photography are available for sale from the GIS/Mapping office, with listed prices based on item type and size.
Who should property owners contact about assessment or appraisal changes?
Property owners should contact the Revenue Commissioner's Office when improvements are added, removed, or changed, or when ownership needs to be assessed into a new owner’s name.