Union County Property Records Lookup

Union County property records cover assessed values, tax data, and ownership details for every parcel in this southern Illinois county near the Shawnee National Forest. Tammy Robinson serves as the Supervisor of Assessments in Jonesboro, where the office keeps all records up to date and available to the public. You can search Union County property records online through the county's free DevNet portal, or stop by the courthouse on Market Street to look things up in person. Township assessors handle the field work of setting values each year, and the assessment office checks their numbers for accuracy. This page explains where to find and how to use Union County property records.

Union County Assessment Office

Tammy Robinson runs the Supervisor of Assessments office for Union County. The office is at 309 W. Market, Room 100, in Jonesboro. You can call at 618-833-8051 or email trobinson@unioncountyil.gov. Staff here track assessed values for all parcels in the county, process exemption forms, and work with township assessors who handle the field work of valuing homes, farms, and commercial buildings.

Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must review all township values to keep Union County property records accurate and uniform. If one township seems out of step with the rest, the office can apply an equalization factor to bring values in line. Tammy Robinson also oversees the Board of Review process. That is where residents go when they want to challenge their assessed value. Union County has a lot of rural land, with farms, timberland, and parcels near the Shawnee National Forest. This mix of property types means the assessment office handles a wide range of valuation work. Farmland assessments use a soil productivity formula under Illinois law, while homes and commercial buildings get assessed based on market sales data.

The Union County government website has general county information and links to local offices.

Search Union County Property Records Online

Union County offers a free online property search through the DevNet Wedge platform. The tool lets you look up any parcel by owner name, address, or Property Index Number. The PIN stays with each parcel no matter who owns it. Most people start with an address search since that is the simplest piece of info to have. Results show assessed values, lot data, property class, and other details tied to that parcel in Union County.

The Union County property search portal is open to anyone. You do not need an account, and there is no fee. The system shows the assessed value at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value, which is the standard rate for most of Illinois. A parcel with an assessed value of $20,000 has an implied market value of about $60,000 under 35 ILCS 200/. You can also see which township a parcel falls in and what exemptions apply. This is the fastest way to check Union County property records without driving to Jonesboro. The portal works around the clock on desktop and mobile browsers.

Below is the Union County property search tool on the DevNet Wedge portal.

Enter a name, address, or PIN to pull up assessed values and parcel details for properties in Union County.

Union County Records and Tax Law

The Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/) is the main law that governs how property gets assessed and taxed across the state, including in Union County. It sets the 33 1/3 percent assessment level, defines how appeals work, and spells out the role of township assessors and the Supervisor of Assessments. The code also covers how tax bills are calculated and when they are due. Property taxes in Union County are paid in arrears, so the bill you get this year covers the prior year's assessment.

The lien date is January 1 each year. That is when the county locks in who owns the property and what it is worth. Tax bills go out the following year. The assessment cycle for Union County is quadrennial, meaning a full reassessment happens every four years with annual adjustments in between.

The full text of the Illinois Property Tax Code is available at the Illinois General Assembly website for anyone who wants to read the statute that governs property tax in Illinois.

This page at the General Assembly site shows the full text of 35 ILCS 200/, which sets the rules for property records in Union County and all other Illinois counties.

Union County Property Tax Records

Tax rates vary across Union County depending on where a parcel sits. A home in Jonesboro or Anna may carry a different total rate than a rural farm parcel. 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 based on the levies local governments set.

The Illinois Department of Revenue also applies a state equalization factor each year. This multiplier adjusts assessed values across Union County to keep them at the correct level statewide. Your Union County property record shows which tax code area your parcel falls in. The county treasurer's office can give you the exact rate breakdown if you need it. Most Union County residents pay their tax bill in two installments each year.

Note: Property tax bills in Union County cover the prior year's assessment, so the amount may not match the current year's assessed value.

Union County Property Exemptions

Property owners in Union County can file for exemptions that reduce their tax bill. The Supervisor of Assessments office in Jonesboro handles all exemption 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 requirement 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 assessed 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. Under 35 ILCS 200/, all these exemptions are set by state law and applied by the county. Once approved, they show up on your Union County property record and directly lower the taxable value.

• 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 Union County Records in Person

You can visit the assessment office at 309 W. Market, Room 100, in Jonesboro. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to check. Staff can look it up, pull the record, and print copies for you. Phone help is on hand at 618-833-8051 during business hours. You can also email trobinson@unioncountyil.gov with questions about your assessment or exemption status.

For quick lookups, the online search at unionil.devnetwedge.com is the fastest option. But for exemption forms, appeal help, or anything that needs a signature, visiting the office in person works better. Union 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 to request a record. The Illinois County PIN Information page can help you find your Property Index Number if you need it.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Union County. Each county keeps its own set of property records. If a parcel sits close to the county line, check the address to confirm which county handles the records for that property.