Will County Property Records Search

Will County property records are managed by the Supervisor of Assessments office in Joliet. This county has over 701,000 residents and sits just south of Cook County, making it one of the fastest-growing areas in Illinois. You can search Will County property records online through the county search portal or visit the office in person on Chicago Street. The Supervisor of Assessments tracks assessed values, ownership data, tax exemptions, and parcel details for every piece of land in the county. Township assessors set the initial values, and the county office checks them for accuracy. Whether you need to look up a tax bill, find an owner, or check a value, Will County property records are easy to access.

Will County Supervisor of Assessments

The Supervisor of Assessments is the main office for property records in Will County. Dale Butalla serves as the Chief County Assessment Officer. His office sits on the 2nd floor at 302 N. Chicago Street in Joliet. Staff can help you with assessed values, exemption applications, and questions about your property tax bill. They also work closely with township assessors across Will County to make sure values stay fair and consistent.

You can reach the office by phone at (815) 740-4648 or by email at dbutalla@willcountyillinois.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fax number is (815) 740-4696 if you need to send documents that way. Under 35 ILCS 200/, the Supervisor of Assessments must check that all property in Will County is assessed at 33 1/3 percent of fair market value. This office also processes exemption applications and handles assessment complaints before they go to the Board of Review.

The Will County Supervisor of Assessments website is the main online hub for property records and assessment tools in Will County.

This site provides access to the property search tool, exemption forms, and contact details for all township assessors in Will County.

Search Will County Property Records Online

Will County has its own property search portal. The tool at willcountysoa.com/PropertySearchPortal lets you look up any parcel by address, owner name, or PIN. Results show the assessed value, tax amount, exemptions, and other key data. This is a free tool. No account is needed. It works on phones and computers, and most lookups take just a few seconds.

The Will County Property Search Portal is where you can look up property records for any parcel in the county.

Enter an address, name, or PIN to pull up the full property record for that parcel in Will County.

When you run a search, the system brings up a page with all the main data for that property. You can see the land value, building value, and total assessed value broken out on screen. The tax section shows the bill amount and whether it has been paid. If the owner gets any exemptions, those are listed too. The portal covers every township in Will County, from Joliet and Plainfield to Homer and New Lenox. All the data flows into one system, so you do not have to figure out which township to search. Just type in the address and the Will County property records system does the rest.

Note: The portal updates as new assessments are finalized, so check back after assessment season for the most current Will County data.

What Will County Property Records Show

Property records in Will County hold a wide range of data. Each record ties to a Property Index Number that stays with the land. The PIN does not change when the property sells. It is the key to finding the right parcel in the system.

A typical property record in Will County shows the owner name, mailing address, legal description, and lot dimensions. It also lists the fair market value and the assessed value set at 33 1/3 percent under 35 ILCS 200/. The equalized assessed value appears too, which is the number that gets used to figure the tax bill. If any equalization factor was applied by the state, that will show on the record. Tax data includes the total bill, the breakdown by taxing district, and payment status. Exemptions like the General Homestead, Senior Citizens Homestead, and Senior Assessment Freeze all appear on the property record if the owner has applied for them in Will County.

Building details are part of the record as well. You can often see the year the home was built, square footage, number of rooms, and construction type. Not all parcels have building data since some are vacant land. But for improved parcels in Will County, the property record gives a full picture of what sits on the lot and what it is worth.

Will County Property Tax Exemptions

Will County processes several property tax exemptions that can lower your bill. You apply through the Supervisor of Assessments or your township assessor. Each exemption has its own rules and deadlines. The most common one is the General Homestead Exemption, which cuts $6,000 from your assessed value if you own and live in the home. No age limit applies.

The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption removes $5,000 for homeowners 65 and older. Will County also offers the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze, which locks your assessed value in place so it does not go up year after year. To qualify, your income must fall under the state cap. Will County recently raised that limit to $75,000 for the 2026 assessment year, payable in 2027. That is a notable bump from the prior $65,000 cap and could help more seniors in Will County keep their property taxes from rising. The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption gives a $2,000 reduction, and the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption varies based on the disability rating, with some veterans getting a full exemption on their property.

• General Homestead: $6,000 reduction for owner-occupied homes
• Senior Citizens Homestead: $5,000 for homeowners age 65 and up
• Senior Assessment Freeze: locks value if income is under $75,000
• Disabled Persons: $2,000 reduction
• Disabled Veterans: varies by disability rating
• Home Improvement: defers increases from upgrades for up to four years

Note: You must reapply for some exemptions each year in Will County, so check with the assessor to see which ones renew on their own.

Will County Assessment Office Resources

The Will County government site has a page for the Supervisor of Assessments that explains the office role and provides contact links. The Will County Supervisor of Assessments page on the county government site gives background on how property records and tax assessments work in Will County.

This page includes links to the property search portal, exemption details, and other assessment tools for Will County residents.

From the county site you can also find the Board of Review, which handles formal assessment appeals. If you disagree with the value placed on your property, you file a complaint with the Board of Review after getting your assessment notice. The appeal window is typically 30 days. The Board of Review looks at your evidence and can lower, raise, or keep the assessed value the same. All of this becomes part of the property record for that parcel in Will County. There is no fee to file an appeal. Forms are on the Supervisor of Assessments website.

Get Will County Property Records

You have several ways to get property records in Will County. The online portal is the fastest. Go to the Property Search Portal, type in the address or PIN, and view the data right away. It is free and open to anyone. Print the page if you need a copy for your files.

You can also visit the Supervisor of Assessments in person at 302 N. Chicago Street, 2nd Floor, in Joliet. Staff can look up parcels, print records, and answer questions about your assessment or exemptions. Bring the address or PIN of the property you want to look up. The office closes at 4:30 p.m., so plan your visit during morning or early afternoon hours if you can. Phone help is available at (815) 740-4648 during business hours. For email requests, reach the office at dbutalla@willcountyillinois.com. Response times vary, but simple lookups tend to get a reply within a day or two.

If you need certified copies of deeds or other recorded documents tied to property records in Will County, the Recorder of Deeds is a separate office. The Supervisor of Assessments handles values and taxes. The Recorder handles the legal documents that transfer ownership.

Cities in Will County

Will County has many cities and villages spread across its townships. Joliet is the county seat and the largest city. Bolingbrook sits in the northern part of the county. Both have their property records handled through the Will County assessment system. Other communities include Romeoville, Lockport, Plainfield, New Lenox, Crest Hill, and Shorewood.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Will County. Properties near the county line may belong to a different county than you expect. Check the PIN to confirm which county a parcel falls in before searching for records.