Find Fayette County Property Records
Fayette County property records are managed by the Supervisor of Assessments in Vandalia, the county seat in south-central Illinois. The office tracks assessed values, ownership data, and tax details for all parcels across the county. You can search Fayette County property records through the county's online portal or visit the office on South 7th Street. Township assessors handle the work of setting values, and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews those figures for fairness. Whether you need to find a parcel value, check ownership, or pull tax data in Fayette County, this page covers where to search and what to expect from each source.
Fayette County Property Records Quick Facts
Fayette County Assessment Office
Ryan Parks serves as the Supervisor of Assessments for Fayette County. His office is the main hub for property records in the county. Staff track assessed values for every parcel, process exemption forms, and give technical help to township assessors who do the field work. The office is at 221 S. 7th St., Room 8, in Vandalia. You can call at (618) 283-5020 during business hours or stop in to get help with your Fayette County property records.
Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must review all township values to make sure Fayette County property records are correct and that assessments stay uniform. Township assessors visit properties, check building permits, and set values based on what the land and structures are worth. After they finish, Parks's office reviews the numbers. If values in one township seem too high or too low compared to the rest of the county, the office can apply an equalization factor to bring things in balance. The Board of Review hears appeals from owners who disagree with their assessed value. This review process helps keep Fayette County property records fair for all parcel owners in the county.
The Fayette County assessment office website has contact details, forms, and background on how assessments work in the county.
This page provides the office address, phone number, and links to resources you may need when working with Fayette County property records.
| Office | Fayette County Supervisor of Assessments |
|---|---|
| Officer | Ryan Parks, Supervisor of Assessments |
| Address | 221 S. 7th St., Room 8, Vandalia, IL 62471 |
| Phone | (618) 283-5020 |
| Website | fayettecountyillinois.gov |
Search Fayette County Property Records Online
Fayette County offers an online property search through the CIC hosting platform. You can look up any parcel by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. The PIN stays with the parcel no matter who owns it. Most people start with an address search since that is what they have on hand. The tool shows assessed values, property class, and other data tied to parcels in Fayette County.
The Fayette County property search portal is open to the public at no cost. No account is needed. You put in a few details, run the search, and the system shows what it has on file. Results include the fair market value and the assessed value at 33 1/3 percent under 35 ILCS 200/. You can also see the township name and property class code. This is the fastest way to check Fayette County property records without making a trip to the courthouse in Vandalia. The search works around the clock so you can pull up records any time.
The Fayette County property search at CIC hosting is where most online lookups happen for parcels in the county. You can access it at il1193.cichosting.com/atasportal.
Use this tool to search by address, name, or PIN and pull up parcel details for any property in Fayette County.
Note: If a sale just closed on a parcel in Fayette County, the online system may take a few weeks to show the new owner.
Fayette County Property Tax Records
Property tax bills in Fayette County go out each year based on the assessed value from the prior year. Illinois property taxes are paid in arrears. The bill you get this year covers last year's assessment. The lien date is January 1 under 35 ILCS 200/, and that is the date the county uses to set who owns the parcel and what it is worth.
Tax rates vary by township and taxing district in Fayette County. A parcel in the city of Vandalia may carry a different total rate than one out in a rural area of the county. Tax bills break down the amount owed to each taxing district, which includes school districts, the county, and local municipalities. The assessor sets the value and the treasurer collects the tax. If you have questions about how much you owe or when your payment is due, the Fayette County Treasurer handles that part. For questions about the assessed value itself or exemptions on your Fayette County property records, the assessment office is where you want to go.
Fayette County Property Exemptions
Property owners in Fayette County can apply for exemptions that lower the tax they owe. You file for them at the Supervisor of Assessments office in Vandalia. The General Homestead Exemption is the most common. It cuts $6,000 from your assessed value if you own and live in your home. No age limit applies for this one.
Fayette County homeowners age 65 and older can also get the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption for an extra $5,000 off their assessed value. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessment so it does not rise each year, but income limits apply. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 reduction. Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption, where the amount depends on the disability rating. The Home Improvement Exemption defers increases from upgrades for up to four years. Once approved, these exemptions show up in your Fayette County property records and stay on file unless your situation 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
- Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years
Note: You must file for most exemptions each year in Fayette County unless the office sends you an automatic renewal notice.
Get Fayette County Records in Person
You can visit the Supervisor of Assessments office at 221 S. 7th St., Room 8, in Vandalia. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to look up. Staff can search the system, pull up the full record, and print what you need. This is a good option if you have questions that are hard to answer online or if you want to talk through your assessment with someone at the office.
Phone help is available too. Call (618) 283-5020 during regular business hours. For basic lookups, the online search at il1193.cichosting.com/atasportal is faster and works at any hour. But for exemption questions, appeal help, or anything that needs a signature, going in person is the better choice. Fayette County property records are public, so anyone can request to see them. The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page also has general info that applies to Fayette County if you need state-level guidance on assessments or exemptions.
Assessment notices in Fayette County go out in late summer or early fall. You get about 30 days from the notice date to file a complaint with the Board of Review if you think the assessed value is too high. Bring comparable sales data or an appraisal to support your case. The appeal process is free and you do not need a lawyer to file one. The Illinois Department of Revenue sets a state equalization factor each year that applies to Fayette County along with the rest of the state. Farmland values follow a different method under 35 ILCS 200/ based on soil productivity rather than market sales, which matters in a county like Fayette where crop land makes up a good part of the total parcels.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fayette County. Property records are held by the county where the parcel sits, so make sure you search in the right one. If a property is close to a county line, double check which county it falls in.