Montgomery County Property Records Search
Montgomery County property records are managed by the Supervisor of Assessments at the courthouse in Hillsboro. This office keeps track of assessed values, ownership data, and tax information for all parcels in the county. You can search Montgomery County property records online using the DevNet Wedge portal or stop by the assessment office on Courthouse Square. Township assessors in Montgomery County set the initial values, and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews them for accuracy. This page covers how to search property records, apply for exemptions, and reach the right offices in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Property Records Quick Facts
Montgomery County Assessment Office
The Montgomery County Supervisor of Assessments is the main office for property records in the county. Tysha Mullen serves as the Supervisor of Assessments. Her office gives technical help to township assessors, processes exemption forms, and maintains ownership records for every parcel in Montgomery County. If you need to check your assessed value, get a copy of a property record, or ask about exemptions, this is the first place to call. The office is in the courthouse building at 1 Courthouse Square in Hillsboro.
The Montgomery County assessment office website has forms and contact information for the Supervisor of Assessments.
Check this page for exemption applications, assessment deadlines, and direct contact details for the Montgomery County office.
Township assessors do the on-the-ground work in Montgomery County. Each township has an assessor who visits properties, reviews building permits, and updates records when changes happen. The Supervisor of Assessments then reviews those values to keep them consistent countywide. Under 35 ILCS 200/, all real property in Illinois must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. That applies to every residential and commercial parcel in Montgomery County. Farmland is assessed by a soil productivity formula instead of market sales. This matters a great deal in Montgomery County where farmland makes up a large share of the total acreage.
| Office |
Supervisor of Assessments 1 Courthouse Square, Room 201 Hillsboro, IL 62049 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 532-9595 |
| Fax | (217) 532-9599 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Website | montgomerycountyil.gov |
Search Montgomery County Records Online
The best way to look up property records in Montgomery County is the Montgomery County property search portal. This DevNet Wedge site lets you search by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. Results show assessed values, tax amounts, and ownership details for each parcel. The tool is free to use. No account or login is needed.
The Montgomery County property search portal gives you access to parcel data for the entire county.
Enter a name, address, or PIN to look up property records in Montgomery County through this free online tool.
If you do not have the PIN for a property, try the address search first. The PIN is a number assigned to each parcel that stays with the land no matter who owns it. You can find your PIN on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice. It is also called a "permanent index number" or "parcel number" in some Montgomery County documents. Keeping it handy speeds up any search you do. For help locating your PIN, call the Supervisor of Assessments at (217) 532-9595. The DevNet portal shows basic info on the results page, and you can click into a parcel record for more detail including tax history, exemptions, and legal descriptions for Montgomery County property records.
Note: Some older Montgomery County records may not appear in the online portal, so contact the assessment office for anything that predates the digital system.
Montgomery County Exemptions
Property owners in Montgomery County can apply for exemptions that reduce the tax they owe on their home. The Supervisor of Assessments processes all exemption applications. You can file at the courthouse in Hillsboro or check the Montgomery County assessor page for downloadable forms. Each exemption has rules and deadlines. Missing the window means waiting until the next tax year.
The General Homestead Exemption is the most common one in Montgomery County property records. It cuts $6,000 from your assessed value if you own and live in your home. No age requirement. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption provides an extra $5,000 cut for homeowners 65 and older. You need proof of age and proof that you live there. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze keeps your assessed value from rising each year, though income limits apply. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 reduction. The Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption adjusts based on disability rating. The Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption is a one-time $5,000 cut for those who served in active duty. All of these appear on your tax bill and show up in the online search results for Montgomery County.
- General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 reduction
- Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 reduction
- Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze: locks value in place
- Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years
- Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption: $2,000 reduction
Property Tax in Montgomery County
Property taxes in Montgomery County are paid in arrears. The bill you receive covers the prior year's assessment. Bills go out once a year and come due in two installments. First half in summer, second half in fall. Exact dates vary. You can pay by mail, in person at the Montgomery County Treasurer's office in Hillsboro, or online if that option is available for your billing cycle.
The lien date for all Illinois property is January 1. That is when the county sets ownership and value for tax purposes. Montgomery County uses the quadrennial cycle, so a full reassessment happens every four years with annual adjustments in between. Township assessors set the initial values and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews them. If you believe your value is wrong, file an appeal with the Montgomery County Board of Review within about 30 days of getting your assessment notice. It costs nothing to file. You do not need a lawyer. The board hears your case and their decision becomes part of your Montgomery County property record. Bring comparable sales data or recent appraisals if you have them. That kind of evidence carries the most weight in an appeal.
State Resources for Montgomery County
The Illinois Department of Revenue sets state-level rules that apply to Montgomery County property records. Their site explains how assessments work under 35 ILCS 200/, what exemptions are available, and how to reach local offices. The department does not manage property tax directly. As they state, it is "managed by the local governments including cities, counties, and taxing districts." But the Local Government division at 217-785-6518 can help if you have issues reaching the Montgomery County office.
The Illinois Property Tax Portal connects you to Montgomery County's search system. Pick Montgomery from the county list and it links right to the DevNet portal. The County PIN Information page at the Department of Revenue lists resources by county. You can also email REV.LOCALTAX@ILLINOIS.GOV for state-level help with Montgomery County property records.
Getting Montgomery County Records
In-person visits are straightforward. Go to the assessment office at 1 Courthouse Square, Room 201 in Hillsboro. Staff can look up parcels, print records, and answer questions. Bring the address or PIN. No appointment is needed for basic lookups.
You can also call (217) 532-9595 for phone inquiries. For tax bill questions, the Montgomery County Treasurer handles payments and due dates. The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is a separate office that tracks deed transfers, mortgages, and liens. If you need information about past transfers or what loans are recorded against a parcel, that office can pull the documents. Both the treasurer and recorder are in the courthouse building in Hillsboro, so getting different types of Montgomery County property records can happen in a single visit. The recorder may charge a small fee for certified copies of deeds and other recorded documents.
Note: The Montgomery County assessment office may be closed on state holidays, so call ahead if you plan to visit on or near a holiday.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Montgomery County. If you own land near a county line, make sure your PIN is in the right county before you search. Each county has its own assessment office and property search tools.