Logan County Property Records

Logan County property records are kept by the Supervisor of Assessments in Lincoln, the county seat. The office tracks assessed values, ownership data, and parcel details for the whole county. You can search Logan County property records online through the DevNet Wedge portal or visit the assessment office on McLean Street. Township assessors handle the valuation work across Logan County, and the Supervisor of Assessments checks that those figures are fair. Whether you want to look up a home value, find who owns a piece of land, or check a tax bill, this page shows you how to access property records in Logan County.

Logan County Assessment Office

The Logan County Supervisor of Assessments manages property records for the entire county. Jennifer Bryant serves as the assessment officer. Her staff gives technical support to township assessors, processes exemption applications, and keeps ownership records current for every parcel. If you have a question about an assessed value or need a copy of a property record in Logan County, this is where to start. The office is on McLean Street in Lincoln.

The Logan County government website provides general information and links to county departments including the assessment office.

Visit the Logan County website to find links to the assessment office, county departments, and other local resources.

Township assessors do the valuation work on the ground in Logan County. Each township has an assessor who visits properties, reviews permits for new construction, and adjusts records when changes come up. The Supervisor of Assessments then reviews those numbers for consistency across the county. Under 35 ILCS 200/, real property in Illinois must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. That applies to every parcel in Logan County. Farmland follows a different path. It uses a soil productivity method instead of market sales to set its value. In a county like Logan where a lot of the land is agricultural, that distinction shapes a big part of the property records on file.

Search Logan County Property Records Online

The easiest way to find property records in Logan County is through the Logan County property search portal. This DevNet Wedge tool lets you search by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. Results show assessed values, tax amounts, and ownership data. The system is free. No account is needed. It covers all parcels in Logan County.

The Logan County property search portal at DevNet gives you access to parcel data across the entire county.

Type a name, address, or PIN into the search fields to pull up property records in Logan County.

The PIN is a number that stays with the land through every ownership change. Every tax bill and assessment notice in Logan County shows this number. If you do not have your PIN, try the address search. You can also find it on your most recent tax bill. Or call the Supervisor of Assessments at (217) 732-9635 and they can look it up for you. The DevNet portal displays basic info in the results list. Click into any parcel to see more detail, including tax history, exemptions on file, and the legal description. That deeper view is useful when you need a full picture of a specific Logan County property record.

Logan County Property Exemptions

Logan County homeowners can apply for exemptions that cut the amount of tax owed. The Supervisor of Assessments processes all exemption applications in the county. You file at the office on McLean Street in Lincoln. Each exemption has its own rules and deadlines. Miss the deadline and you have to wait until next year.

The General Homestead Exemption reduces your assessed value by $6,000. You must own and live in the home. No age limit. This is by far the most common exemption in Logan County property records. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption takes off another $5,000 for homeowners 65 and up. You need proof of age and residency. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your value so it does not rise each year, but you must meet income limits to qualify for it. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 reduction. The Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption varies based on disability rating. And the Home Improvement Exemption defers increases from upgrades for up to four years. If you put on a new roof or finished a basement in Logan County, this exemption can save real money on your next few tax bills.

• 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
• Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: varies by rating
• Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years

Property Tax in Logan County

Taxes in Logan County are paid in arrears. The bill covers the prior year's assessment. Bills come out once a year. They are due in two installments. First half in summer, second half in fall. You can pay by mail, in person at the Logan County Treasurer's office in Lincoln, or through online payment if it is offered.

January 1 is the lien date. That sets who owns the land and what it is worth for that tax year. Logan County follows the quadrennial assessment cycle, which means a full reassessment every four years with annual adjustments in between. Township assessors propose the values, and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews them for Logan County. If your assessed value seems too high, you can appeal it. File with the Logan County Board of Review within about 30 days of your assessment notice. There is no filing fee, and you do not need legal help to do it. Comparable sales data from your area can strengthen your case. The board's decision becomes part of your Logan County property record going forward.

Note: Check with the Logan County Treasurer for exact due dates each year, since they can shift.

State Resources for Logan County

The Illinois Department of Revenue provides state-level guidance that applies to Logan County property records. Their pages cover assessment rules under 35 ILCS 200/, exemption details, and how to contact local assessment offices. The department does not run property tax on its own. As they note, it is "managed by the local governments including cities, counties, and taxing districts." But their Local Government division can help if you have trouble getting through to the Logan County office.

The statewide Illinois Property Tax Portal is another route to Logan County property records. Choose Logan from the county list and it links to the local search portal. The County PIN Information page at the Department of Revenue lists resources for every county in Illinois, including Logan. You can also reach the Local Government division at 217-785-6518 or email REV.LOCALTAX@ILLINOIS.GOV for help with Logan County property records.

Getting Logan County Property Records

Walk-in visits are easy. Go to the assessment office at 122 N. McLean St. in Lincoln during business hours. Staff can pull up any parcel, print records, and answer questions about assessments. Bring the address or PIN with you.

Phone and email are good for simpler requests. Call (217) 732-9635 or send a message to sofa@logancountyil.gov. For tax bill questions, the Logan County Treasurer's office is the right contact. The Logan County Recorder of Deeds keeps records of deed transfers, mortgages, and liens. If you want to know about a past sale or check what liens are on a parcel, the recorder can pull those documents. Both offices are in the county building in Lincoln, which makes it easy to handle different types of Logan County property records in one trip. Certified copies from the recorder may carry a small fee.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Logan County. If you own property near a county line, double check that your PIN falls in the right county before you search. Each county runs its own assessment office and online search tools.