Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Lanett, Alabama, in Chambers County, has about 6,700 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Lanett is in the deed records of the Probate Office and its taxable value is set by the Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Lanett public records, Chambers County property records, Lanett arrest records, Lanett warrants, Lanett inmate search, Lanett criminal records, Alabama arrest records and Alabama inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Lanett
Who owns a parcel in Lanett and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Probate Office, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Probate Office's page at chamberscountyal.gov/departments/probate-office/recording-public-re... (page title: Recording & Public Records), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Lanett
The Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner sets the value each parcel in Lanett is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Alabama taxes homes on 10 percent of their appraised value (Class III property), so the assessed value on a tax bill is a tenth of what the county says the home is worth.
Permits and City Records in Lanett
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Lanett, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityoflanett.com/contact (page title: City of Lanett Alabama | Contact), phone 334-644-2141, 401 North Lanier Avenue Lanett, AL 36863-2019, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Lanett
Court cases about land from Lanett, evictions among them, are filed in the District Court or the Chambers County Circuit Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at chambers.alacourt.gov, phone (334) 864-4348.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Alabama Public Records Law a county office must answer a request within a reasonable time; the statute sets no fixed deadline, and it may charge a reasonable fee for copies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Lanett?
The Probate Office, at chamberscountyal.gov. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Lanett are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Lanett?
The Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner.
Where are evictions from Lanett filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Alabama?
Alabama taxes homes on 10 percent of their appraised value (Class III property), so the assessed value on a tax bill is a tenth of what the county says the home is worth.
Is this the official Lanett website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.