Marion County Property Records
Marion County property records are kept by the Supervisor of Assessments office in Salem, the county seat. The county sits in south-central Illinois with a mix of small towns and farm land spread across its townships. You can search Marion County property records online through the county's free search tool or visit the assessment office at the courthouse. Township assessors set values for each parcel and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews those figures for fairness. If you need to look up who owns a piece of land, check a tax value, or find parcel data in Marion County, this page covers the main ways to search and get those records.
Marion County Property Records Quick Facts
Marion County Assessment Office
Mark D. Miller serves as the Chief County Assessment Officer for Marion County. His office is the central hub for property records in the county. Staff there track assessed values for every parcel, process exemption forms, and give help to the township assessors who do the day-to-day work of setting property values. The office is at 100 E. Main Street, Room 101, in Salem. You can call with questions or walk in during business hours. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the assessment officer must review all township values to make sure Marion County property records stay correct and that assessments are uniform across the board.
Township assessors handle the field work in Marion County. They visit homes, check building permits, and set values based on what the land and structures are worth. The assessment date is January 1 each year. All real property in Marion County gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, which is the standard for most of Illinois. After township assessors finish, the Chief County Assessment Officer reviews the numbers to make sure they line up. If values in one township seem off compared to the rest, the office can step in and apply adjustments. The Board of Review hears appeals from owners who think their value is wrong.
The Marion County assessment office website has contact info, forms, and details on how the assessment process works in the county.
This page lists office hours, phone numbers, and links to resources you may need when working with Marion County property records.
| Office | Marion County Supervisor of Assessments |
|---|---|
| Officer | Mark D. Miller, Chief County Assessment Officer |
| Address | 100 E. Main Street, Room 101, Salem, IL 62881 |
| Phone | (618) 548-3853 |
| Fax | (618) 548-6509 |
| ccao@marionco.illinois.gov | |
| Website | marioncountyil.gov/supervisor-of-assessments |
Search Marion County Property Records Online
Marion County runs a free online property search through the DevNet Wedge platform. You can look up any parcel in the county by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. The PIN is a code that stays with the land no matter who buys or sells it. Most people start with an address search since that is what they have on hand. The tool pulls up assessed values, lot size, property class, and tax data for parcels across Marion County. No account is needed to use it.
The Marion County property search portal is open to the public at no cost. Results show 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 Marion County property records without going to the courthouse. The search runs around the clock, so you can pull up records at any time.
The Marion County property search portal at DevNet Wedge is where most online lookups start for parcels in the county. You can access it at marionil.devnetwedge.com.
Use this tool to search by address, name, or PIN and pull up full parcel details for any property in Marion County.
Note: If a sale just closed on a parcel in Marion County, the online system may take a few weeks to reflect the new owner.
Marion County Property Tax Records
Property tax bills in Marion 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 schools, the county, and local municipalities within Marion County.
Tax rates vary by township and taxing district in Marion County. A parcel in Salem may carry a different total rate than one out in a rural part of the county. The county applies each district's rate to the assessed value to get the final bill. Knowing how these rates stack up is part of reading your Marion County property records. If you have questions about how much you owe or when your payment is due, the County Treasurer's office handles that side. The assessor sets the value. The treasurer collects the tax. Two different jobs, two different offices, but they work hand in hand.
Marion County Property Tax Exemptions
Several exemptions can lower the tax bill on a home in Marion County. You apply through the assessment office in Salem. Each exemption 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 rule applies. This is the most common exemption in Marion County property records.
Marion County homeowners age 65 and up can 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 go up each year, but income limits apply. The 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 rating. The Home Improvement Exemption defers increases from upgrades for up to four years. Once approved, all of these show up in your Marion County property records and stay on file unless something changes.
- General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 reduction
- Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 reduction (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
Note: Most exemptions in Marion County need to be filed each year unless the office sends an automatic renewal.
How Marion County Assessments Work
Assessment notices go out in late summer or early fall in Marion County. You get about 30 days from the date on the notice to file a complaint if you think the value is too high. The Board of Review in Marion County hears those cases and makes a ruling. You can bring comparable sales data, an appraisal, or other evidence to support your case. No lawyer is needed to file an appeal. It is a straightforward process that any property owner in Marion County can use.
The Illinois Department of Revenue sets a state equalization factor each year. This multiplier helps make sure that assessed values across all of Illinois stay close to the 33 1/3 percent target. Marion County property records reflect both the local values and the state adjustment once it gets applied. Farmland in the county is valued based on soil productivity under 35 ILCS 200/, not on market sales prices. That method matters in a county like Marion that has a good amount of crop land along with its towns.
Get Marion County Records in Person
You can visit the assessment office at 100 E. Main Street, Room 101, in Salem. 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 face to face.
Phone help is available too. Call (618) 548-3853 during regular business hours. You can also send a fax to (618) 548-6509 or email ccao@marionco.illinois.gov. For simple lookups, the online search at marionil.devnetwedge.com is faster. But for exemption questions, appeal help, or anything that needs a signature, going in person is the way to go. Marion 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 Marion County if you need state-level guidance.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marion 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, check the address against the border before you search.