Find Washington County Property Tax Records

Washington County property tax records are managed by the treasurer, assessor, and county clerk in Nashville. The county is in southern Illinois with a population around 13,627 and covers a mix of farmland and small communities. Tax bills, assessed values, and payment records for every parcel in the county can be looked up through county offices or online. The treasurer in Nashville handles tax collection, and the supervisor of assessments is responsible for determining property values that form the basis of each year's bill.

Washington County Online Tax Search

The Washington County tax search portal is the primary way to look up property tax records online. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. Results show tax bill amounts, assessed values, and payment status. The portal is free to use and does not require an account.

Below is the Washington County tax search tool as it appears when first loaded. You can begin a search right away by entering any owner name or property address.

Results include data for current and past tax years. You can see how much was billed, what has been paid, and any remaining balance. Print or save the page for your own records. If the site is not loading, try again later or call the treasurer.

The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page adds state-level context. It explains how rates are calculated, what equalization factors do, and other rules that apply to Washington County property taxes.

Washington County Treasurer

The Washington County Treasurer collects all property taxes in the county. The office is in the Washington County Courthouse at 101 East St. Louis Street in Nashville. Call (618) 327-4800 for questions about bills, payments, or due dates. Staff can pull up any tax record and print copies on request.

Taxes are paid in two installments per year. The first installment is typically due in summer and the second in fall. Specific dates vary each year, so check with the treasurer or the online portal. Under 35 ILCS 200, if you miss a due date, interest starts at 1.5% per month on the unpaid balance. Paying on time avoids those charges entirely.

You can pay at the office with cash, check, or money order. Payments by mail are also accepted. Call ahead to confirm which methods work for your situation. The treasurer can also help with back taxes and explain your options for getting current.

Property Assessments in Washington County

The Washington County Supervisor of Assessments sets property values throughout the county. The office is in the courthouse in Nashville. Under Illinois law, all property outside Cook County must be assessed at 33.33% of fair market value. So a home in Washington County worth $140,000 would be assessed at roughly $46,667. The state applies an equalization factor each year to make sure assessments are fair across all counties.

Your final tax bill is based on the equalized assessed value. This is the number used to calculate what you owe. The equalization factor is published by the Illinois Department of Revenue and changes annually. If you think your assessment is too high, file an appeal with the Washington County Board of Review. Bring comparable sales or an appraisal to support your case. If you still disagree after the board's ruling, take your appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. All appeal results become part of the parcel's permanent property tax record.

County Clerk and Tax Extensions

The Washington County Clerk handles tax extensions. Each year, local taxing districts send their levy requests to the clerk. School districts, fire protection districts, townships, and other local bodies all submit levies. The clerk then figures out the tax rate for each district and extends it across all property in that area. This is how your individual tax bill gets calculated.

If you want to know why a certain rate appears on your bill, the clerk's office can break it down. They show which districts are taxing your property and how each rate was determined. The office is in the courthouse in Nashville.

Exemptions and Tax Relief

Several exemptions may lower your Washington County property tax bill. The general homestead exemption reduces the equalized assessed value by up to $6,000 for owner-occupied homes. Seniors 65 and over can get the senior homestead exemption, which cuts up to $8,000 more. The senior freeze program locks the assessed value for qualifying low-income seniors.

Disabled veterans may receive additional tax relief. The specific amount depends on the disability rating. All exemptions go through the assessor's office in Nashville. You fill out forms, submit supporting documents, and the exemption appears on your property tax record once approved. Most exemptions require annual renewal, so pay attention to deadlines.

Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales

Unpaid property taxes in Washington County result in a tax sale. The county holds one each year. Investors bid on delinquent parcels by paying the back taxes owed. Property owners then have a redemption period of two to three years to pay back the amount plus interest and related costs. Interest on delinquent amounts is 1.5% per month.

Tax sale records are public. They show which parcels sold, amounts paid, and whether the property was redeemed. If you are buying property in Washington County, check the tax sale history for that parcel before closing. The Illinois Property Tax Code contains the full rules for tax sales and redemptions. Court costs, publication fees, and other charges add up once the sale process begins.

How to Search Washington County Tax Records

There are a few methods for finding Washington County property tax records. The online portal is the quickest approach. Here are the steps:

• Visit the Washington County tax search site and enter a name, address, or parcel number
• Select the correct parcel from the results list
• View the tax bill, assessed value, and payment history
• Print or save the record for your files

When the online tool is unavailable, call the treasurer at (618) 327-4800 or go to the courthouse in Nashville. Staff can pull up records and print copies. For certified copies, visit in person. The Illinois Property Tax Public Inquiry tool is another way to search basic tax data across Illinois, including Washington County.

Property tax records in Illinois are public under 35 ILCS 200. Anyone can look them up without owning the property or stating a reason for the request.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County. If your property is near a county line, make sure you search in the right county. Tax records are kept by the county where the land sits.