Jersey County Property Records Search

Jersey County property records are kept by the Supervisor of Assessments in Jerseyville, the county seat along the Illinois River bluffs. The office tracks assessed values, ownership data, and tax details for every parcel in the county. You can search Jersey County property records through the county's free online tool or visit the office on North Lafayette. Township assessors set values and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews those figures for accuracy. If you need to find who owns a piece of land, look up a parcel value, or check tax data in Jersey County, this page walks you through the main ways to get those records and what each source provides.

Jersey County Assessment Office

Anna Kronable serves as the Supervisor of Assessments for Jersey County. Her office is the central point for property records in the county. Staff track assessed values for every parcel, process exemption applications, and give help to the township assessors who handle the field work. The office is at 200 North Lafayette, Suite 4, in Jerseyville. You can call at (618) 498-5571 ext. 126 or fax at (618) 498-2375. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours.

Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must review all township values to make sure Jersey County property records are correct and that assessments are uniform. Township assessors visit homes, check building permits, and set values based on what the land and buildings are worth. After they finish, Kronable's office reviews the numbers to see if they are in line from one township to the next. If any area seems out of step, the office can apply an equalization factor to bring things closer together. The Board of Review then hears appeals from property owners who think their value is too high. All real property in Jersey County must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value as set by state law.

The Jersey County assessment office website has contact info, forms, and details on how the assessment process works.

Search Jersey County Records Online

Jersey County runs a free online property search through the DevNet Wedge platform. You can look up any parcel by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. The PIN is a code that stays with the parcel no matter who owns it, and it is the most reliable way to pull up a specific record. Most people start with an address search since that is what they know. The tool shows assessed values, lot size, property class, and tax data for parcels across Jersey County.

The Jersey County property search portal is open to the public at no cost. No account is needed. Type in your search details, hit go, and the system pulls up what it has on file. Results include the fair market value, the assessed value at 33 1/3 percent under 35 ILCS 200/, and any exemptions tied to the parcel. You can also see the township name and the property class code. This is the fastest way to check Jersey County property records from home without having to drive to the courthouse in Jerseyville. The search runs around the clock so you can use it at any time.

The Jersey County property search at DevNet Wedge is where most online lookups start for parcels in the county. You can access it at jerseyil.devnetwedge.com.

Use this tool to search by address, name, or PIN and pull up full parcel details for any property in Jersey County.

Jersey County Property Tax Records

Property tax bills in Jersey 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 bills break down the amount owed to each taxing district, which includes school districts, the county, and local municipalities.

Tax rates vary by township and taxing district in Jersey County. A parcel in the city of Jerseyville may carry a different total rate than one out in a rural area. The county applies each district's rate to the assessed value to get the final bill. The assessor sets the value. The treasurer collects the tax. If you have questions about how much you owe or when your payment is due, the Jersey County Treasurer handles that side. For questions about the assessed value or exemptions on your property records, the assessment office is where to go.

The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page provides guidance that applies to all Illinois counties, including Jersey County. This page explains how assessments work, what exemptions are available, and how the state equalization factor gets applied to keep assessed values near the 33 1/3 percent target across the state.

The state property tax page is a helpful backup resource if you need general info about how property records work in Jersey County and across Illinois.

Jersey County Property Exemptions

Several exemptions can lower the tax bill on your home in Jersey County. You apply through the Supervisor of Assessments office in Jerseyville. Each one has its own rules and forms. 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 Jersey County property records.

Jersey County homeowners age 65 and older can also get the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption, which takes off $5,000 more. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessed value so it does not rise from year to year, though income limits apply. The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 reduction under 35 ILCS 200/. 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, all of these show up in your Jersey County property records and stay on file unless something changes. You can email countyassessor@jerseycounty-il.gov or call the office to ask about eligibility.

• General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 reduction
• Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 (age 65+)
• Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze: locks assessed value
• Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption: $2,000 reduction
• Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: varies by rating
• Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years

Get Jersey County Records in Person

You can visit the Supervisor of Assessments office at 200 North Lafayette, Suite 4, in Jerseyville. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to look up. Staff can search the system and print what you need. No appointment is needed for basic lookups.

Phone help is available too. Call (618) 498-5571 ext. 126 during business hours. You can also fax at (618) 498-2375 or email countyassessor@jerseycounty-il.gov. For simple lookups, the online search at jerseyil.devnetwedge.com is faster and works around the clock. But for exemption questions, appeal help, or anything that needs a signature, going in person is the way to handle it. Jersey County property records are public, so anyone can request to see them.

Assessment notices in Jersey 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 value is too high. Bring comparable sales data or an appraisal to back up your position. The appeal process is free and no lawyer is needed. The state equalization factor from the Illinois Department of Revenue also gets applied to Jersey County each year to keep assessed values near the 33 1/3 percent target. Farmland in the county is valued based on soil productivity under 35 ILCS 200/ rather than market sales, which matters since a good share of Jersey County parcels are farm ground along the river bottoms and bluffs.

Note: Certified copies of deeds and recorded documents may cost a small fee at the Jersey County Recorder's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jersey County. Property records are held by the county where the parcel sits, so check your address against the county border before you search. Each county has its own assessment office and records.