Cumberland County Property Records
Cumberland County property records are kept at the assessment office in Toledo, the county seat. This small east-central Illinois county has just over 10,000 residents and a landscape shaped by farm land and small towns. You can search Cumberland County property records through a free online portal or reach the assessment office by phone, fax, or in person at the courthouse. McKenzi Easton runs the assessment office and works with township assessors to set and review values on all parcels. If you need to look up an assessed value, check who owns a piece of land, or find tax data, this page covers where to search and how to get help with Cumberland County property records.
Cumberland County Quick Facts
Cumberland County Assessment Office
McKenzi Easton serves as the Chief County Assessment Officer for Cumberland County. Her office sits at 140 Courthouse Square in Toledo. The mailing address is PO Box 217, Toledo, IL 62468. This is the central office for all property records in the county. Staff here track assessed values for every parcel, take in exemption forms, and work with local township assessors who set values on the ground. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the assessment officer must check that township values are uniform across the county. If one area seems out of line, the office can step in and make changes so Cumberland County property records stay fair for everyone.
Township assessors in Cumberland County do the hands-on work. They visit homes, review building permits, and check on new construction. January 1 is the assessment date each year. Every parcel gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, which is the standard across most of Illinois. Farm land follows a soil productivity formula instead of market sales. After the township assessors finish, McKenzi Easton reviews the numbers to make sure they hold up. The Board of Review then hears complaints from owners who think the value is wrong or that an error was made on their property record.
The Cumberland County government website provides general info about county offices and services for residents.
Start here to find contact details and basic info about how the assessment office works in Cumberland County.
| Office | Cumberland County Assessment Office |
|---|---|
| Officer | McKenzi Easton, CCAO |
| Address | PO Box 217, Toledo, IL 62468 (140 Courthouse Square) |
| Phone | (217) 849-3831 |
| Fax | (217) 849-2183 |
| measton@cumberlandco.org | |
| Website | cumberlandcoil.gov |
Search Cumberland County Property Records Online
Cumberland County offers a free online property search through the DevNet Wedge platform at cumberlandil.devnetwedge.com. You can look up parcels by owner name, address, or Property Index Number. The PIN is a code tied to each piece of land that stays with the parcel no matter who buys or sells it. Most people start with an address search since that is what they know. Results pull up the assessed value, fair market value, lot size, and property class for each parcel in Cumberland County. No login is needed and the tool is open to anyone.
Under 35 ILCS 200/, all property in Cumberland County must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. The online tool shows that figure along with any exemptions on file. You can see which township the parcel falls in, the class code, and whether the land is farm, residential, or commercial. This is the quickest way to pull up Cumberland County property records from home. The search runs day and night. For something more specific, the assessment office in Toledo can help during business hours.
The Cumberland County property search portal at DevNet Wedge handles most online lookups for parcels in the county.
Enter an address, owner name, or PIN and the system returns full parcel data for any property in Cumberland County.
The statewide Illinois Property Tax Portal is another way to reach Cumberland County data. Pick the county from the list and it points you to the local tax system. Between these two tools, most searches for Cumberland County property records can be done without a trip to Toledo.
Cumberland County Property Tax Info
Property taxes in Cumberland County are paid in arrears. The bill you pay this year covers the prior year's assessment. January 1 is the lien date under Illinois law. That date locks in who owns the parcel and what it is worth for tax purposes. Each tax bill breaks down what you owe to every taxing body that covers your area. Schools, the county, road districts, and local towns each take a share. The rate depends on where the parcel sits within Cumberland County.
A parcel in Toledo may carry a different total tax rate than one in a rural township. That gap comes from the mix of taxing bodies that overlap each spot. The county clerk calculates the final rate for each tax code area. The Illinois Department of Revenue also sets a state equalization factor each year that adjusts values across all counties to keep them at the right level. Your Cumberland County property record shows which tax code area your parcel falls in, and you can check the exact rate with the county treasurer.
Note: Cumberland County tax bills typically go out in spring with two installment due dates later in the year.
Cumberland County Property Exemptions
Several exemptions can cut your tax bill in Cumberland County. All forms go through the assessment office at the courthouse in Toledo. The most common is the General Homestead Exemption, which takes $6,000 off your assessed value if you own and live in the home. No age limit applies. This is the exemption you see most often in Cumberland County property records.
Homeowners 65 and older can get the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption for an extra $5,000 off. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks the assessed value so it does not go up each year, though income limits apply. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption, where the amount scales with the VA rating. The Home Improvement Exemption defers tax increases from upgrades for up to four years. Once the office approves an exemption, it shows up in your Cumberland County property records and stays on file unless something changes.
- 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 rating
- Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years
How Cumberland County Assessments Work
Township assessors do the field work in Cumberland County. They walk through homes, check permits, and set values based on what the land and buildings are worth. The assessment date is January 1. All real property in the county gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value under 35 ILCS 200/. Cumberland County follows a four-year reassessment cycle, with adjustments each year in between to keep values current. Farmland uses a soil productivity formula that typically results in lower assessments than residential or commercial parcels in the same area.
After the township assessors wrap up, McKenzi Easton reviews the numbers. If one township looks out of step with the rest, her office can apply an equalization factor. Assessment notices go out in late summer or early fall. You have about 30 days from the notice date to file a complaint with the Board of Review. Bring comparable sales data if you think your value is too high. The board can raise, lower, or hold the value based on the evidence. This review process keeps Cumberland County property records accurate for all owners.
Get Cumberland County Records in Person
Visit the assessment office at 140 Courthouse Square in Toledo during regular hours. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to check. Staff can look up the full record, print what you need, and answer questions about your assessment. No appointment is needed. Cumberland County property records are public. Anyone can ask to see them.
Phone help works too. Call (217) 849-3831 and staff can pull up basic data over the line. You can also fax requests to (217) 849-2183 or email measton@cumberlandco.org. For quick lookups, the online search at cumberlandil.devnetwedge.com is faster than a drive to the courthouse. But if you need to file an exemption form, ask about an appeal, or deal with something that needs a signature, going in person is the best choice. The Illinois County PIN Information page can help you find your Property Index Number if you do not have it. The Illinois Department of Revenue contact page can also point you in the right direction for property records questions.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cumberland County. Property records belong to the county where the parcel is located. If a property sits near a county line, check the address before you search the wrong system.