Find Christian County Property Records

Christian County property records hold assessed values, ownership data, and tax information for every parcel in the county. The Supervisor of Assessments office in Taylorville maintains these records and offers public access through an online search tool and walk-in visits. You can search Christian County property records using the county's free web portal, which lets you pull up parcels by address, name, or Property Index Number. Township assessors set values for homes, farms, and commercial land throughout the county, and the Supervisor of Assessments makes sure those figures are fair and uniform. This page covers everything you need to know about getting Christian County property records.

Christian County Assessment Office

Chad M. Coady is the Supervisor of Assessments for Christian County. His office serves as the central hub for all property records in the county. Staff maintain assessed values for every parcel, process exemption requests, and support the township assessors who handle the field work of valuing land and structures. The office is at 101 S. Main Street in Taylorville. You can reach them by phone at 217-824-5900, by fax at 217-824-5105, or by email at ccoady@christiancountyil.com.

The Christian County website has information about the assessment office, contact details, and links to resources for property owners. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must review all township values to make sure Christian County property records are accurate and that no township is out of step with the rest. Chad Coady's office also oversees the Board of Review, which hears complaints from residents who believe their assessed value is wrong. Starting the appeal process begins at this office in Taylorville.

The main Christian County website provides access to assessment office details and forms. Visit the county page for office hours and contact information.

This page gives you direct contact details and links for the Christian County Supervisor of Assessments.

Search Christian County Records Online

Christian County runs a free property search through BHA Maps. The tool lets you search for any parcel in the county by address, owner name, or PIN. Results pull up assessed values, lot info, property class, and other key data points. The PIN is the unique code that sticks with a parcel through every sale. It is the most precise way to find a specific piece of land in Christian County property records.

The Christian County property search portal is open to the public. No account or fee is needed. You enter what you know and the system returns what it has on file. Assessed values show at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, which is the standard for most of Illinois under 35 ILCS 200/. The portal also shows the township, property class code, and any exemptions applied to the parcel. This is the quickest way to check Christian County property records from home. The system is available day and night, so there is no need to wait for office hours to do a basic lookup.

Below is the Christian County property search on the BHA Maps portal where you can look up parcels in the county.

This search tool lets you find assessed values, owner names, and parcel data for any property in Christian County.

Christian County Property Tax Info

Property taxes in Christian County are based on the assessed value from the previous year. Illinois runs on an arrears system, which means the bill you receive this year covers the prior year's assessment. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the lien date is January 1. That is when the county locks in who owns the parcel and what it is worth. Your tax bill then shows the amount owed to each taxing district that covers your parcel, from the school district to the county itself.

Rates change from one part of Christian County to another. A home in Taylorville may carry a different total tax rate than a farm outside of town. The state equalization factor also plays a role. The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page walks through how equalization works, and Christian County follows the same rules as the rest of the state. Understanding the rate breakdown is part of reading your Christian County property records and knowing why your bill is what it is.

Note: Christian County tax bills typically go out in the spring, with two payment dates during the summer months.

How Christian County Assessments Work

Township assessors do the field work in Christian County. They visit homes, check permits, and set values based on what the property would sell for on the open market. All real property in the county gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value under 35 ILCS 200/. Christian County uses a four-year cycle for full reassessments. Between those years, annual adjustments keep values close to current market conditions.

The Supervisor of Assessments reviews the township numbers after they are set. If one township's values seem too high or low compared to the rest, the office can apply a local equalization factor. The Illinois Department of Revenue also sets a statewide factor each year to help make sure assessed values across Illinois stay near the 33 1/3 percent mark. Christian County property records reflect both adjustments once they are applied. Assessment notices go out in late summer or early fall, and you have about 30 days to file a complaint with the Board of Review if you think the value is wrong.

Farmland in Christian County makes up a large share of the tax base. Farm parcels are assessed based on soil productivity rather than market sales prices, which is a separate method spelled out in 35 ILCS 200/. This means farm assessments can be quite different from residential values even when the land is nearby.

Christian County Property Exemptions

Homeowners in Christian County can apply for exemptions that lower their tax bill. These go through the Supervisor of Assessments office in Taylorville. The General Homestead Exemption cuts $6,000 from the assessed value for anyone who owns and lives in their home. No age rule applies for this one.

Residents who are 65 or older can add the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption for an extra $5,000 off. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze keeps your assessed value from going up, though income caps apply. A Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut. Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption, which varies by rating. All of these exemptions are set by state law under 35 ILCS 200/ and applied by the county. They show up in your Christian County property records once the office approves them.

• General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 reduction
• Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 (age 65+)
• Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze: locks value in place
• Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption: $2,000 reduction
• Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: varies by disability rating
• Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases for up to four years

Get Christian County Records in Person

Visit the Supervisor of Assessments at 101 S. Main Street in Taylorville. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want. Staff can pull up the full record, answer questions, and print what you need. This is the best route if your question is too specific for the online tool or if you need to file paperwork.

Call 217-824-5900 during business hours for phone help. Staff can check basic property data and tell you if you need to come in for more involved matters. You can also email ccoady@christiancountyil.com with general questions. For simple lookups, the Christian County BHA Maps search is faster than a trip to the courthouse. But for exemption applications, appeal filings, or anything that requires a signature, an office visit is the way to go. Christian County property records are public, and anyone can request to view them regardless of whether they own the parcel or live in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Christian County or sit close by. Property records belong to the county where the parcel is located. If a property is near the line between Christian County and a neighbor, double-check the address to make sure you search in the right place.