Find Property Tax Records in Osage County

Osage County property tax records are available online through both the assessor's website and the statewide tax roll portal. Assessor Ed Quinton Jr and Treasurer Sally Hulse handle valuation and collection for the county's roughly 46,000 residents. The county seat is Pawhuska. Real property is assessed at 12% of fair cash value in Osage County, a rate slightly above the statewide standard. Over 85% of property tax revenue here goes to fund local education. This page covers the offices, tools, and rules you need to find and manage your Osage County property tax records.

Osage County Assessor - Property Valuation

Assessor Ed Quinton Jr oversees property valuation in Osage County. The assessor's website at osagecountyassessor.com offers free online access to real property records. You can search by owner name, physical address, or account number. The site also has an interactive GIS map where you can search, view, and select properties on a map layer. The assessor notes that "real property search records are available online and free to public." The office can be reached by email at forms@ocaook.com, and the assessor's phone is 918-287-3448.

The image below is from the Osage County Assessor's official website, which provides free public access to real property records and an interactive county map.

The Osage County Assessor's site lets you search property records by owner name, address, or account number and view parcel locations on an interactive map.

Osage County uses a 12% assessment rate, which is slightly higher than the standard 11% used by most Oklahoma counties. This is set by the assessor under Oklahoma property tax law. The assessor's office notes that over 85% of all property tax revenue collected in the county goes directly to fund education. The property tax is the primary funding source for local schools, and the assessor plays a key role in keeping valuations accurate and fair.

The revaluation cycle in Osage County runs every four years. This means properties are formally reappraised on that schedule, though values can be adjusted annually if there are changes to the property or market conditions warrant it. If you get an assessment notice that seems higher than expected, contact the assessor's office before the protest deadline to discuss the basis for the new value.

Osage County Treasurer - Tax Collection and Search

Treasurer Sally Hulse manages all property tax collection in Osage County. The office is at 601 Grandview Room 101, P.O. Box 1569, Pawhuska, OK 74056. The phone number is 918-287-3101. The treasurer's tax search portal is at oktaxrolls.com/searchTaxRoll/osage. You can search by name to find delinquent taxes or look up the current balance for any parcel.

Oklahoma property taxes are due in two installments. The first half or full amount must be paid by December 31. If you choose to split the bill, the second half is due by March 31. Taxes that miss the December 31 deadline become delinquent on January 1 and begin accruing interest at 1.5% per month as required by Oklahoma Statute Section 68-2817. Properties with long-standing unpaid balances can go to annual tax resale, held each June on the second Monday.

Tax Exemptions and Property Records Access

Oklahoma offers a homestead exemption that reduces assessed value by $1,000 for primary residences. You file this with the Osage County Assessor between January 1 and March 15. The exemption renews automatically as long as your ownership and residency status remain the same. Veterans with a 100% service-related disability may qualify for a full property tax exemption. Senior citizens who meet income limits can also apply for additional relief.

Beyond assessor and treasurer records, the statewide resources at okassessor.com and oktaxrolls.com cover Osage County. Basic ownership and tax information is free on both platforms. The Oklahoma Tax Commission's site at tax.ok.gov provides the statewide legal framework for property taxes, including information on exemptions, deadlines, and the appeal process. For a broader view of property records in northeast Oklahoma, the DataCrosspoint platform also has Osage County data available.

If you need to look up historical deed records or trace a chain of title in Osage County, the County Clerk's office in Pawhuska maintains recorded instruments. These records complement the assessor's ownership data and are essential for real estate research. Call the clerk before visiting to confirm hours and any fees for copies.

Nearby Counties

Osage County sits in northeastern Oklahoma and borders several other counties. Each has its own property tax offices.