Tazewell County Property Records Search

Tazewell County property records are kept by the Assessments Office in Pekin. This central Illinois county has about 130,000 residents and sits just south of Peoria across the Illinois River. You can search Tazewell County property records through the online DevNet Wedge portal or contact the office by phone or email. The Assessments Office tracks assessed values, ownership data, exemptions, and parcel details for every piece of land in the county. Whether you want to check a tax value, see who owns a parcel, or find out what exemptions are on file, the Tazewell County property records system gives you the tools to get that done.

Tazewell County Assessments Office

Nicole Jones leads the Tazewell County Assessments Office. The office is at 11 South 4th Street in the McKenzie Building, Suite 410, in Pekin. Staff can help you with assessed values, exemption applications, and questions about property records in Tazewell County. This is the central office that oversees all township assessors in the county and makes sure values meet state standards.

You can reach the Tazewell County Assessments Office by phone at (309) 477-2275 or by fax at (309) 477-2204. The email is assessments@tazewell.com. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the office must ensure that every parcel in Tazewell County gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. Township assessors set the initial values, and the Assessments Office reviews those figures to keep things consistent. If you are not sure which township your property falls in, the office can point you to the right assessor. They handle a large number of parcels in Tazewell County, from homes in Pekin and Morton to farm land in the smaller townships.

The Tazewell County Assessments page on the county website gives you an overview of the office, its staff, and the resources available for property records.

From this page you can find links to the online search tool, exemption forms, and contact details for the Tazewell County Assessments Office.

Note: The Assessments Office does not set individual property values but oversees the township assessors who do.

Search Tazewell County Property Records Online

Tazewell County offers free online property searches through the DevNet Wedge platform. You can look up any parcel in the county by owner name, address, or Property Index Number. The results show assessed values, land details, building data, and tax information. No login is needed to use the search tool.

The portal at tazewellil.devnetwedge.com is the fastest way to pull up Tazewell County property records from home. Type in what you know and the system brings up the record in seconds. Each result page lists the PIN, the assessed value at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, lot size, and building type. Exemptions show up if they are on file. The portal covers all townships in Tazewell County, so it works whether the parcel is in Pekin, Morton, East Peoria, Washington, or Creve Coeur. This is the same platform used by many other Illinois counties, so the layout will look familiar if you have searched property records elsewhere in the state.

The County PIN Information page at tax.illinois.gov can also help you find your Property Index Number if you are not sure what PIN to use when searching Tazewell County property records.

Use this state resource to locate your county and learn how to find the right PIN for your Tazewell County property records search.

Tazewell County Property Record Details

Property records in Tazewell County hold a wide range of data. Each record connects to a PIN that stays with the land no matter who owns it. The record lists the current owner name, mailing address, and the legal description of the parcel. You can also find the lot size, building type, year built, and square footage if that data is available.

Under the Illinois Property Tax Code, every parcel in Tazewell County gets assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. The township assessor sets that figure first. The Assessments Office reviews it. If values across a township are off compared to actual sales data, an equalization factor can be applied to bring them in line. Tazewell County property records also track the equalized assessed value, which is the number used to calculate your tax bill. Local taxing districts such as schools, fire protection, park districts, and the county each set their own rates. Those rates get multiplied by the equalized assessed value to produce the final bill. The record breaks down each piece so you can see exactly how much goes to each district.

Farmland makes up a good chunk of Tazewell County. Farm parcels get assessed using a different method based on soil productivity rather than market value, as set out in 35 ILCS 200/. This means farm land typically has a much lower assessed value per acre than residential or commercial property in Tazewell County.

Property Tax Exemptions in Tazewell County

Several exemptions can lower your tax bill in Tazewell County. Each one shows up on your property record once it is approved. You apply through the Assessments Office or your township assessor.

The General Homestead Exemption takes $6,000 off the assessed value of your home. You must own it and live there. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption gives another $5,000 off for owners 65 and older. The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze locks your assessed value in place so it does not rise from year to year, but you need to meet income limits. The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption provides a $2,000 reduction, and the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption varies by disability rating. The Home Improvement Exemption defers increases from certain upgrades for up to four years. All of these are outlined in the state property tax code and apply to Tazewell County property records the same way they do in every other Illinois county.

• General Homestead Exemption: $6,000 off assessed value
• Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption: $5,000 off for age 65+
• Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze: locks base value
• Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption: $2,000 off
• Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: varies by rating
• Home Improvement Exemption: defers increases up to 4 years

Note: You must file exemption forms by the deadline each year to keep your exemptions active in Tazewell County.

Tazewell County Assessment Cycle

The lien date in Illinois is January 1. That is the date Tazewell County uses to determine ownership and value for each parcel. Township assessors then spend the following months setting values based on recent sales, property conditions, and market trends. Assessment notices go out later in the year. You have about 30 days after getting your notice to file an appeal with the Board of Review if you think the value is wrong.

Tazewell County follows a quadrennial assessment cycle, meaning a full reassessment happens every four years. In the years between, annual adjustments still take place. The Board of Review hears all formal complaints and can raise, lower, or keep the same value. After the board wraps up, the County Clerk calculates the final tax bills using assessed values and local tax rates. Because Illinois property taxes are paid in arrears, the bill you get in 2025 covers the 2024 assessment year. This is the standard process for all property records in Tazewell County and across Illinois under 35 ILCS 200/.

Get Tazewell County Property Records

The online search is the easiest way. Go to the DevNet Wedge portal and type in an address or PIN. The record comes up in a few seconds and you can view it on screen or print it out. Most basic searches are free.

You can also visit the Assessments Office in person at 11 South 4th Street, Suite 410, in Pekin. Bring the address or PIN you want. Staff can pull up records, print them, and answer questions about values and exemptions. The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Phone calls to (309) 477-2275 work well for quick questions. For written inquiries, email assessments@tazewell.com. Whatever method you choose, the staff in Tazewell County are there to help you find the property records you need.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tazewell County in central Illinois. If a property is near a county line, confirm which county the parcel belongs to before you search. The PIN will tell you.