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 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026.
Brenham, Texas, in Washington County, has about 20,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Brenham is in the deed records of the County Clerk and its taxable value is set by the Appraisal District; 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, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Brenham public records, Washington County property records, Brenham arrest records, Brenham warrants, Brenham inmate search, Brenham criminal records, Texas arrest records and Texas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Brenham
Who owns a parcel in Brenham and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Clerk, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at co.washington.tx.us/page/washington.county.clerk (page title: Washington County, Texas), phone 979-277-6216, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Brenham
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Brenham is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Appraisal District's page at co.washington.tx.us/page/washington.county.assessor.collector (page title: Washington County, Texas), phone 979-277-6200, 100 East Main, Suite 100 Brenham TX 77833, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Brenham
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Brenham, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityofbrenham.org/city_government/contact_us.php (page title: Contact Us | City of Brenham, Texas), phone 979-337-7400, 200 W. Vulcan Street Brenham, TX 77833, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Brenham
Court cases about land from Brenham, evictions among them, are filed in the County Courts and Justice Courts or the Washington County District Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at co.washington.tx.us/page/washington.CriminalCourt, phone (979) 277-6200.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Texas Public Information Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge the copy rates set by the Attorney General, plus labor for large requests.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Washington County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Washington County and Texas. These property pages from its Washington County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Deeds and Plats (co.washington.tx.us)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Brenham?
The County Clerk, at co.washington.tx.us, phone 979-277-6216. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Brenham are filed there, and the Appraisal District (co.washington.tx.us) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Brenham?
The Appraisal District, whose page SearchSystems verified is at co.washington.tx.us.
Where are evictions from Brenham filed?
In the County Courts and Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Texas?
Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
Is this the official Brenham 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.