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 28, 2026.
Preston, Idaho, in Franklin County, has about 6,200 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Preston is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; 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: Preston public records, Franklin County property records, Preston arrest records, Preston warrants, Preston criminal records, Preston court records, Idaho arrest records and Idaho inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Preston
Who owns a parcel in Preston and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at franklincountyidaho.org/departments/clerk.php (page title: Franklin County), phone 208-852-1090, 39 W. Oneida Street, Preston, ID 83263, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 28, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Preston
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Preston is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at property.franklincountyauditor.com/_web/search/commonsearch.aspx (page title: Franklin County Auditor | Parcel ID Search), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Preston
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Preston, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at prestonidaho.net/government/city_hall/index.php (page title: City Hall), phone (208) 852-1817, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Preston
Court cases about land from Preston, evictions among them, are filed in the Magistrate Division or the Franklin County District Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at fcmcclerk.com/case/search.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Idaho Public Records Act a county office must answer a request within 3 working days, or 10 when more time is needed, and it may charge copying after the first 100 pages and labor after the first two hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Preston?
The County Recorder, at franklincountyidaho.org/departments/clerk.php, phone 208-852-1090. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Preston are filed there, and the County Assessor (property.franklincountyauditor.com) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Preston?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at property.franklincountyauditor.com.
Where are evictions from Preston filed?
In the Magistrate Division. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Preston 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.