Grundy County Property Records
Grundy County property records are kept by the Supervisor of Assessments in Morris, the county seat. This office tracks assessed values, ownership data, and tax details for every parcel in the county. You can search Grundy County property records online through the county's DevNet search portal or stop by the assessment office on East Washington Street. Township assessors set values for each area of Grundy County, and the Supervisor of Assessments checks that those values are fair and consistent. If you need to look up a home value, check a tax bill, or find who owns a piece of land, this page covers how to find property records in Grundy County.
Grundy County Property Records Quick Facts
Grundy County Assessment Office
The Grundy County Supervisor of Assessments is the main office for property records in the county. Staff at this office give technical help to township assessors, process exemption forms, and keep ownership records up to date for all of Grundy County. If you have a question about your assessed value or need a copy of your property record, this is the place to start. The office sits in the county building on East Washington Street in Morris, and it handles inquiries from property owners across every township in Grundy County.
Township assessors do the hands-on work of valuing parcels throughout Grundy County. Each township has its own assessor who visits properties, checks building permits, and updates records when changes happen. The Supervisor of Assessments reviews those values to make sure they are fair across the board. Under 35 ILCS 200/, all real property in Illinois must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. That rule applies to every parcel in Grundy County. Farmland is treated a bit differently. It uses a soil productivity method rather than market sales to set its value, which matters in a county like Grundy where agriculture is still a big part of the landscape.
| Office |
Supervisor of Assessments 111 E. Washington Street Morris, IL 60450 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (815) 941-3269 |
| Fax | (815) 941-2126 |
| assessments@grundycountyil.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website | grundycountyil.gov |
Search Grundy County Property Records Online
The fastest way to look up property records in Grundy County is through the Grundy County property search portal. This site lets you search by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. Results show the assessed value, tax amount, and ownership data for each parcel. You do not need an account to use it. Basic lookups are free, and the system covers all parcels in Grundy County.
The Grundy County property search portal at DevNet lets you pull up parcel details for any property in the county.
Use the search fields on this page to look up parcels by name, address, or PIN in Grundy County.
If you do not know the PIN for a parcel, try the address search. Type in the street number and name, and the tool pulls up matching records in Grundy County. The PIN is a number that stays with the land no matter who owns it. Every tax bill and assessment notice in the county lists this number. It is a good idea to keep your PIN on hand because it speeds up any search you do for Grundy County property records. You can also find your PIN on your most recent tax bill or by calling the Supervisor of Assessments at (815) 941-3269.
Note: Some older Grundy County property records may not appear in the online system, so contact the assessment office for records that predate the digital portal.
Grundy County Property Tax Exemptions
Grundy County residents can apply for several exemptions that lower the tax owed on their home. The Supervisor of Assessments processes all exemption applications for the county. You file them at the office on East Washington Street in Morris or check the Grundy County assessor page for forms. Each exemption has its own rules and deadlines. Missing the deadline means you have to wait until the next tax year to apply.
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 Grundy County property records. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption takes off an extra $5,000 for homeowners age 65 and up. You need proof of age and ownership to get it. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessed value so it does not go up each year, but you must meet income limits. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut. The Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption varies based on the disability rating, and a Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption offers a one-time $5,000 reduction.
- General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 reduction
- Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 reduction
- Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze: locks assessed value
- Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption: $2,000 reduction
- Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years
The Home Improvement Exemption is worth knowing about. If you add a deck, finish a basement, or make other upgrades to a home in Grundy County, the increase in assessed value gets deferred for up to four years. All exemptions appear on your tax bill and in the online search results for Grundy County property records.
Property Tax in Grundy County
Property taxes in Grundy County are paid in arrears. The bill you get this year covers the prior year's assessed value. Tax bills go out once each year and are usually due in two installments. The first half is due in the summer and the second half in the fall, though exact dates can shift from year to year. You can pay by mail, in person at the county treasurer's office in Morris, or through online payment options when they are offered.
The lien date for all property in Illinois is January 1 each year. That is the date the county uses to set who owns the land and what it is worth. Grundy County follows the quadrennial assessment cycle, so a full reassessment happens every four years with yearly adjustments in between. Township assessors update values and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews them for Grundy County. If you think your value is too high, you have about 30 days from the assessment notice to file an appeal with the Grundy County Board of Review. Appeals are free to file, and you do not need a lawyer. The board reviews your case and makes a decision that becomes part of your Grundy County property record.
State Resources for Grundy County Records
The Illinois Department of Revenue provides guidance on how assessments work, what exemptions are available, and how to contact local offices. This page covers state-level rules under 35 ILCS 200/ that apply to every county in Illinois, including Grundy. The department does not manage property tax directly. As they put it, property tax is "managed by the local governments including cities, counties, and taxing districts." But their Local Government division can help if you have trouble reaching the Grundy County office.
The Illinois Department of Revenue homepage is where Grundy County residents can find state-level guidance on property tax rules and links to local resources.
From this page you can reach county PIN information, local government contacts, and other resources that apply to Grundy County property records.
The statewide Illinois Property Tax Portal is another way to reach Grundy County property records. Pick Grundy from the county list and it takes you right to the local search tool. For questions about your Property Index Number, the County PIN Information page at the Department of Revenue lists resources for each county. You can also reach the Local Government division at 217-785-6518 or email REV.LOCALTAX@ILLINOIS.GOV for help with Grundy County property records.
Getting Grundy County Property Records
You can get Grundy County property records in person at the assessment office. Walk in during business hours and staff can look up any parcel, print records, and answer questions about your assessment. Bring the property address or PIN with you. The office is at 111 E. Washington Street in Morris. No appointment is needed for basic lookups.
Phone and email work too. Call (815) 941-3269 to ask about a parcel or send a request to assessments@grundycountyil.gov. For detailed tax questions, the Grundy County Treasurer's office handles bills and payments. The Grundy County Recorder of Deeds is a separate office that tracks deed transfers, mortgages, and liens. If you need to know who transferred a property or what loans are on file, the recorder is the right place to go. Both offices sit in the county building in Morris, so you can get different types of Grundy County property records in one trip.
Note: Certified copies of deeds and other recorded documents may have a small fee at the Grundy County Recorder's office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Grundy County. If you own property near a county line, check your PIN to make sure you search property records in the right county. Each one has its own assessment office and search tools.