Perry County Property Tax Records

Perry County property tax records are kept by the treasurer and supervisor of assessments in Pinckneyville, the county seat. The county has about 20,639 residents and sits in southern Illinois. All tax bills, assessment details, and payment histories for parcels in Perry County are available through the county's online portal. The treasurer's office collects property taxes while the assessor values each piece of land and every building. Both offices work from the Perry County Courthouse in Pinckneyville, and all property tax records are public.

Perry County Online Tax Search

You can search Perry County property tax records through the Perry County Treasurer's tax search portal. The tool lets you look up parcels by owner name, street address, or parcel number. Results show the current tax bill, assessed value, and whether payments have been made.

This tool is free. You do not need to log in or create an account. The portal gets its data from the treasurer's system and updates as payments are processed. You can look back through several years of records, which is useful for tracking how taxes have changed on a property over time.

Below is the Perry County tax search portal showing the main search screen.

If the site does not load, try again later. Around due dates, traffic can slow things down.

Perry County Treasurer

The Perry County Treasurer is in charge of property tax collection for the entire county. The office is at 1 Public Square, Pinckneyville, IL 62274. Call (618) 357-6726 for billing questions or payment info.

Property taxes in Perry County are paid in two installments. The first comes due in the summer and the second in the fall. The exact dates shift each year, so check your bill or call the office. If you are late, interest starts at 1.5% per month under 35 ILCS 200. That penalty hits right away and applies to the whole unpaid amount. Paying on time keeps you clear of extra costs.

Cash, check, and money order are accepted at the office. Some online payment options may be available through the tax portal. Card payments can carry processing fees.

Property Assessments in Perry County

Perry County assesses property at 33.33% of fair market value, just like the rest of Illinois outside Cook County. The supervisor of assessments works from the courthouse in Pinckneyville and handles valuations for all parcels. Farmland in Perry County is assessed using a soil productivity formula that tends to produce lower values than market-based methods.

After local assessments are set, the Illinois Department of Revenue applies an equalization factor. This multiplier adjusts values across the state so counties are treated fairly. Your tax bill is based on the equalized assessed value. The factor changes each year and can push your value up or pull it down depending on how Perry County compares to the statewide standard.

To challenge your assessment, file with the Perry County Board of Review first. If you are not happy with the result, take it to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. Comparable sales data is the strongest evidence for most appeals.

Tax Exemptions Available

Homeowners in Perry County can take advantage of several exemptions. The general homestead exemption takes up to $6,000 off the equalized assessed value. You must own the home and live in it.

Seniors 65 and older qualify for an extra $8,000 reduction through the senior homestead exemption. The senior freeze program holds your assessed value steady if your income is below a set level. Disabled veterans may get even larger reductions depending on disability status. All exemptions go through the Perry County assessor's office. Most need to be renewed every year, so keep track of deadlines.

Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales

Unpaid property taxes in Perry County lead to a tax sale. The county holds these sales once a year. Investors buy the delinquent tax debt and get a lien on the property. The owner then has two to three years under the Illinois Property Tax Code to redeem the property by paying back everything with interest and fees.

Interest runs at 1.5% per month. Court costs, publication charges, and other fees get added on top. Tax sale records are public and part of the property tax file. Check for any tax sale history before buying property in Perry County. Liens from tax sales can create title problems that take time and money to sort out.

How to Look Up Perry County Records

Finding property tax records in Perry County is simple. The online portal is the fastest route. Here is the process:

• Open the Perry County tax search portal
• Type in a name, address, or parcel number
• Select the right property from the results
• View the tax bill, assessed value, and payment records
• Print or save what you need

For in-person requests or certified copies, visit the treasurer at 1 Public Square in Pinckneyville. The Illinois Property Tax Public Inquiry site is another option if the local portal is down.

Property tax records are public in Illinois. Anyone can search without owning the property.

Nearby Counties

Perry County borders these counties. Tax records are tied to the land, so make sure you are searching in the right county.