Sangamon County Property Records
Sangamon County property records are kept by the Supervisor of Assessments in Springfield, the state capital of Illinois. The office tracks assessed values, ownership data, and tax details for all parcels in the county. You can search Sangamon County property records online through the county's tax payment portal or visit the assessment office on South Ninth Street. Township assessors set values for each area of the county, and the Supervisor of Assessments checks that those values are fair and uniform. Whether you need to look up a home value, check your tax bill, or find out who owns a parcel, this page covers how to find property records in Sangamon County.
Sangamon County Property Records Quick Facts
Sangamon County Assessment Office
The Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments is the main office for property records in the county. This office sits on the first floor of the county building in downtown Springfield. Staff there give technical help to the township assessors who set property values across Sangamon County. They also handle exemption applications, keep ownership records up to date, and make sure assessments follow the rules set out in 35 ILCS 200/. If you have a question about your assessed value or need a copy of your property record, this is where you start in Sangamon County.
Township assessors do the hands-on work of valuing parcels in Sangamon County. Springfield Township covers the city itself, while other townships like Capital, Woodside, Ball, and Chatham handle the surrounding areas. Each township assessor visits properties, checks building permits, and updates records when changes happen. The Supervisor of Assessments reviews those values to make sure they are fair across the board. Under 35 ILCS 200/, all real property in Illinois must be assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. That same rule applies to every parcel in Sangamon County. Farmland uses a different method based on soil productivity rather than market sales, which is common in central Illinois counties like Sangamon.
The Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments website provides details on services, exemptions, and how to reach staff about your property records.
From this page you can find links to exemption forms, contact the office by email, and learn about assessment dates for Sangamon County property records.
| Office |
Supervisor of Assessments 200 S. Ninth Street, 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 753-6805 |
| Fax | (217) 535-3143 |
| assessments@sangamonil.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Website | sangamonil.gov |
Search Sangamon County Property Records Online
The fastest way to look up property records in Sangamon County is through the online tax payment system at tax.co.sangamon.il.us. This site lets you search by address, owner name, or Property Index Number. Results show the assessed value, tax amount, and payment status for each parcel. You do not need an account to search. Basic lookups are free. The system covers all parcels in Sangamon County, whether they sit inside Springfield or out in the rural townships.
If you do not know the PIN for a parcel, use the address search. Type in the street number and name, and the system pulls up matching records in Sangamon County. The PIN is a number that stays with the land no matter who owns it. Every tax bill and assessment notice lists this number. It is worth keeping your PIN handy because it speeds up any search you do for Sangamon County property records. You can also find it on your most recent tax bill or by calling the Supervisor of Assessments at (217) 753-6805.
The statewide Illinois Property Tax Portal is another way to reach Sangamon County property records. Pick Sangamon from the county list and it takes you right to the local search tool. This portal is a good starting point if you are not sure which county website to use.
Note: Some older Sangamon County property records may not show up in the online system, so check with the assessment office for records that predate the digital system.
Sangamon County Property Tax Exemptions
Sangamon County residents can apply for several exemptions that lower the tax owed on their home. The Supervisor of Assessments processes all exemption applications for the county. You file them at the office on South Ninth Street or through the Sangamon County exemptions page online. Each exemption has its own rules and deadlines. Missing the deadline means you wait until the next year to apply.
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 Sangamon County property records. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption takes off an extra $5,000 for homeowners age 65 and up. You need proof of age and ownership. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessed value so it does not go up each year, but you must meet income limits to get it. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 cut, and the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption varies based on the disability rating. A Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption offers a one-time $5,000 reduction for those back from active duty.
- 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
- Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years
The Home Improvement Exemption is worth knowing about in Sangamon County. If you add a deck, finish a basement, or make other upgrades, the increase in assessed value gets deferred for up to four years. This exemption shows up in Sangamon County property records when it is applied to a parcel. All exemptions appear on your tax bill and in the online search results.
Property Tax in Sangamon County
Property taxes in Sangamon County are paid in arrears. The bill you get this year covers the prior year's assessed value. Tax bills go out once each year and are usually due in two installments. The first half is due in June and the second half in September, though dates can shift. You can pay online through the Sangamon County tax payment site, by mail, or in person at the county treasurer's office in Springfield.
The lien date for all property in Illinois is January 1 each year. That is the date the county uses to set who owns the land and what it is worth. Sangamon County follows the quadrennial assessment cycle, meaning a full reassessment happens every four years with yearly adjustments in between. Township assessors update values and the Supervisor of Assessments reviews them. If you think your value is too high, you have about 30 days from the assessment notice to file an appeal with the Sangamon County Board of Review. Appeals are free to file, and you do not need a lawyer. The board reviews your case and makes a decision that becomes part of your Sangamon County property record.
State Resources for Sangamon County Records
Since Springfield is the state capital, Sangamon County residents have close access to state offices that deal with property records. The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page provides guidance on how assessments work, what exemptions are available, and how to contact local offices. This page covers state-level rules under 35 ILCS 200/ that apply to every county in Illinois, including Sangamon.
The state property tax page is a helpful backup if you need general information about how property records work in Sangamon County and across Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Revenue does not manage property tax itself. As they put it, property tax is "managed by the local governments including cities, counties, and taxing districts." But their Local Government division can help if you have trouble reaching the Sangamon County office. Call 217-785-6518 or email REV.LOCALTAX@ILLINOIS.GOV. For questions about your Property Index Number, the County PIN Information page at the Department of Revenue lists resources for each county, including Sangamon.
Getting Sangamon County Property Records
You can get Sangamon County property records in person at the assessment office. Walk in during business hours and staff can look up any parcel, print records, and answer questions about your assessment. Bring the property address or PIN with you. The office is at 200 S. Ninth Street on the first floor of the county building in Springfield. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment is needed.
Phone and email work too. Call (217) 753-6805 to ask about a parcel or request information by email at assessments@sangamonil.gov. For detailed tax questions, the Sangamon County Treasurer's office handles bills and payments. The Sangamon County Recorder of Deeds is a separate office that tracks deed transfers, mortgages, and liens. If you need to know who transferred a property or what loans are on file, the recorder is the right place. Both offices are in the county building in Springfield, making it easy to get different types of Sangamon County property records in one trip.
Note: Certified copies of deeds and other recorded documents may have a small fee at the Sangamon County Recorder's office.
Cities in Sangamon County
Sangamon County includes Springfield and several smaller communities. All property records for these areas are handled by the Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments and the local township assessors. Springfield is the only city in the county over 50,000 residents with its own page on this site.
Other communities in Sangamon County include Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton, and Auburn. All of these have their property records managed through the Sangamon County assessment office in Springfield.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Sangamon County. If you own property near a county line, check your PIN to make sure you search property records in the right county. Each county has its own assessment office.