Perry County Property Records
Perry County property records contain assessed values, ownership details, and tax data for all parcels in this southern Illinois county. The Supervisor of Assessments office in Pinckneyville manages these records and offers both online search tools and in-person access at the courthouse. You can look up any parcel in Perry County through the county's free DevNet search portal, or call the office with questions about a specific property. Township assessors handle the field work each year, and Yvonne Morris serves as the officer who oversees the assessment process countywide. This page walks through how to search and use Perry County property records.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Assessment Office
Yvonne Morris runs the Supervisor of Assessments office for Perry County. The office is located at PO Box 158, Pinckneyville, IL 62274. You can call at 618-357-2209 or fax documents to 618-357-2269. Staff here track assessed values for every parcel in the county, process exemption applications, and work with township assessors to make sure property values stay accurate. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours at the courthouse in Pinckneyville.
The Perry County assessment office website has contact details and info about how the assessment process works locally. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must review all township values to keep Perry County property records uniform. If one township seems out of step with the rest, the office can apply an equalization factor to bring values in line. Yvonne Morris also oversees the Board of Review process when residents want to challenge their assessed values. If you think your home or land is assessed too high, her office is the place to start that conversation. Bring comparable sales data or a recent appraisal when you file your complaint.
The Illinois Department of Revenue provides state-level guidance on property tax rules that apply to all Illinois counties, including Perry County.
This state resource helps Perry County residents understand how property taxes work in Illinois and where to find help with their records.
| Officer | Yvonne Morris |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 158, Pinckneyville, IL 62274 |
| Phone | (618) 357-2209 |
| Fax | (618) 357-2269 |
| Website | perrycountyil.gov/supervisor-of-assessments/ |
Search Perry County Property Records Online
Perry County offers a free online property search through the DevNet Wedge platform. This tool lets you look up any parcel by owner name, address, or Property Index Number. The PIN is a code tied to each parcel that stays with it no matter who owns it. Most people start with an address search since that is the easiest piece of info to have on hand. Results show assessed values, lot data, property class, and other details tied to that parcel in Perry County.
The Perry County property search portal is open to anyone at no cost. You do not need an account. Just type in a few details and hit search. The system shows the fair market value and the assessed value at 33 1/3 percent, which is the standard rate under 35 ILCS 200/ for most of Illinois. You can also see which township a parcel falls in and what exemptions have been applied. This is the fastest way to check Perry County property records without driving to Pinckneyville.
Below is the Perry County property search tool on the DevNet Wedge portal where you can look up parcels across the county.
Enter a name, address, or PIN to pull up parcel data and assessed values for properties in Perry County.
Perry County Property Tax Records
Property taxes in Perry County are paid in arrears. The bill you get this year covers the prior year's assessment. The lien date is January 1 each year under Illinois law. That is when the county locks in ownership and value for the parcel. Tax bills go out the following year. Most Perry County property owners pay in two installments.
Tax rates vary across the county depending on where a parcel sits. A home in Pinckneyville may carry a different total rate than a farm in a rural township. Each parcel falls into a tax code area that combines rates from the county, township, school district, fire district, and other local bodies. The county clerk calculates the final rate for each area. The state equalization factor from the Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page also adjusts values to keep them at the right level statewide. Your Perry County property record shows the tax code area, and you can check the exact rate through the county treasurer's office. Under 35 ILCS 200/, local governments set their own levies and the clerk pulls those together into one rate for each code area.
How Perry County Assessments Work
Township assessors handle the field work in Perry County. They check properties, review building permits, and set values based on what the land and buildings are worth. The assessment date is January 1 each year. All real property in the county gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. Perry County follows a four-year cycle for full reassessments with yearly adjustments in between.
After township assessors finish their work, the Supervisor of Assessments reviews the numbers. If one township seems out of line with the rest, the office can apply an equalization factor to bring values in step. The Illinois Department of Revenue also sets a state equalization factor each year to keep assessed values across all of Illinois close to the 33 1/3 percent target. Perry County property records reflect both local and state adjustments once they are final. Assessment notices go out in late summer or early fall. You get about 30 days from the notice date to file a complaint if you think the value is wrong. The Board of Review in Perry County hears those cases and can raise or lower values based on the evidence presented.
Note: Farmland in Perry County uses a soil productivity formula rather than market sales data when calculating assessed values.
Perry County Property Exemptions
Property owners in Perry County can file for exemptions that lower their tax bill. The Supervisor of Assessments office in Pinckneyville handles all applications. The General Homestead Exemption is the most common. It takes $6,000 off your assessed value if you own and live in the home. No age rule applies. Homeowners 65 and up can get the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption for an extra $5,000 off. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks the value so it does not climb each year, but income limits apply.
The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut. Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption, where the amount depends on the VA rating. The Home Improvement Exemption can hold off increases from renovations for up to four years in Perry County. Under 35 ILCS 200/, these exemptions are set by state law and applied at the county level. Once approved, they show up on your Perry County property record and directly reduce your tax bill.
- General Homestead: $6,000 off assessed value
- Senior Citizens: extra $5,000 for age 65+
- Senior Freeze: locks value (income limits apply)
- Disabled Persons: $2,000 reduction
- Disabled Veterans: varies by disability rating
- Home Improvement: defers increases up to 4 years
Get Perry County Records in Person
You can visit the Supervisor of Assessments office at the courthouse in Pinckneyville. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to check. Staff can look it up, pull the full record, and print what you need. Phone help is on hand at 618-357-2209 during business hours.
For basic lookups, the online search at perryil.devnetwedge.com is faster. But for exemption forms, appeal help, or anything that needs a signature, going to the office in person is the better option. Perry County property records are public under Illinois law. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to own the parcel or live in the county. The Illinois County PIN Information page can also help you find your Property Index Number if you do not have it on hand.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Perry County. Property records are kept by the county where the parcel is located, so check that you are searching the right one before you look up a property near the line.