Find Greene County Property Records

Greene County property records are held by the Supervisor of Assessments in Carrollton, the county seat. The office manages assessed values, parcel data, and exemption filings for all land and buildings in the county. Township assessors handle the field inspections and set initial values, while the county office reviews the results for uniformity. Greene County is a rural county in western Illinois along the Illinois River. If you need to check an assessed value, look up ownership, or find tax details, this page covers the tools and contacts for Greene County property records.

Greene County Assessment Office

Jill Waldheuser serves as the Supervisor of Assessments for Greene County. Her office is at 519 N. Main in Carrollton. This is the main hub for property records in the county. Staff here track assessed values for every parcel, handle exemption applications, and give guidance to township assessors who set values on the ground. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must make sure all township values stay uniform. If one township seems out of step with the rest, the office can step in and make changes so Greene County property records remain fair for all owners.

Township assessors in Greene County do the hands-on work. They visit new construction, review building permits, and walk through properties when needed to set values. The assessment date is January 1 each year. All real property in Greene County gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, the same standard used across most of Illinois. After the township assessors wrap up, Jill Waldheuser's office reviews the numbers to confirm they are consistent across the county. The Board of Review then hears appeals from owners who believe their assessed value is wrong or too high.

The Greene County Supervisor of Assessments page provides contact info and general details about how assessments work in the county.

This is where to start if you are working with Greene County property records or need to reach the assessment staff in Carrollton.

Search Greene County Property Records Online

Greene County has a free online property search at greenecountyassessor.org. You can look up parcels by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. The PIN is a code tied to the land itself, so it stays the same no matter who owns the parcel. Most people start with an address search since that is what they know off the top of their head. Results show the assessed value, fair market value, lot size, and property class for each parcel in Greene County. No login is needed and the search is free for anyone to use.

Under 35 ILCS 200/, all property in Greene County must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. The online search reflects that figure along with any exemptions applied to a parcel. You can also see the township, the class code that shows if the land is farm, residential, or commercial, and other data tied to the record. This is the quickest way to pull up Greene County property records without driving to Carrollton. The tool works around the clock.

The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page provides statewide guidance that applies to Greene County and every other county in Illinois.

The state site covers assessment rules, exemption info, and other details that shape how Greene County property records are managed.

The statewide Illinois Property Tax Portal is another way to get to Greene County records. Pick the county from the list and it links to the local tax inquiry system. Between these tools, most searches for Greene County property records can be done from your own computer.

Greene County Property Tax Records

Property taxes in Greene County are paid in arrears. The bill you pay this year covers the prior year's assessment. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the lien date is January 1. That date fixes who owns the parcel and what it is worth for tax purposes. Tax bills split the total owed among each taxing district that covers the parcel. Schools, the county, road districts, and local municipalities in Greene County all get a share of the bill. The rate depends on where the parcel sits within the county.

A parcel in Carrollton 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 area. Understanding those rates helps when reading your Greene County property records. The assessor sets the value. The County Treasurer collects the tax. If you have questions about how much you owe or when a payment is due, the Treasurer handles that side. For questions about the assessed value itself, the Supervisor of Assessments at 519 N. Main in Carrollton is the right contact.

Greene County tax bills typically go out in the spring with two installment due dates later in the year.

Greene County Property Exemptions

Property owners in Greene County can apply for exemptions that lower their tax bill. All forms go through the assessment office at 519 N. Main in Carrollton. The General Homestead Exemption cuts $6,000 from your assessed value if you own and live in your home. No age limit applies. This is the most common exemption in Greene County property records.

Homeowners age 65 and up can also get the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption for an extra $5,000 off. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessed value so it does not climb each year, but income limits apply. A Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut under 35 ILCS 200/. Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption, where the amount depends on the VA rating. The Home Improvement Exemption defers increases from upgrades for up to four years. Once the office approves an exemption, it shows up in your Greene County property records and stays on file unless your status 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

State Resources for Greene County

The County PIN Information page at the Illinois Department of Revenue helps you find your Property Index Number if you do not have it. Your PIN shows up on tax bills and assessment notices. It is the most reliable key for searching Greene County property records. If you lost your tax bill or never received one, the PIN lookup can help you find your parcel fast.

For state-level help with property tax questions, call 1-800-732-8866 or email REV.LOCALTAX@ILLINOIS.GOV. The Illinois Department of Revenue contact page lists more ways to get in touch. Greene County residents who need general help with how property tax works in Illinois can start with these state resources.

Get Greene County Records in Person

Walk into the assessment office at 519 N. Main in Carrollton 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. Greene County property records are public. Anyone can ask to see them.

Phone help is available too. Call (217) 942-6412 and staff can pull up basic data for you over the phone. You can also fax requests to (217) 942-9323. For quick lookups, the online search at greenecountyassessor.org is faster than a trip 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 staff in Carrollton can walk you through the process and make sure everything is filled out right.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. Property records belong to the county where the parcel is located. If a property sits near a county line, double check the address before you search the wrong system.