Franklin County, IL

Franklin County, IL assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Franklin County, Illinois. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Franklin County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Franklin County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesFranklin County Supervisor of Assessmentsfranklincountyil.gov/supervisor-of-assessments/
  • Provides assessment information and property record cards.
  • Office handles assessment cycle and exemptions.
Deeds and recorded documentsFranklin County Clerk & Recorderfranklincountyil.gov/county-clerk-recorder/
  • Land records are not available for remote public search.
  • Records are available in-office via bound books, microfilm, and digital images.
  • Tapestry/Laredo services mentioned for professional access.
Property taxesFranklin County Property Tax Inquiryfranklinil.devnetwedge.com
  • Official vendor portal for tax inquiry and payment.
  • Includes parcel search and mobile home search.
GIS and parcel mapsFranklin County GIS Portalportico.mygisonline.com/html5/
  • Interactive parcel map application.
  • Requires subscription for full access outside of county offices.
Permits and building recordsFranklin County Building Permit Informationfranklincountyil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Franklin-County-Building-Permit.pdf
  • Permits are required for specific unincorporated areas and structures.
  • Applications are processed through the Supervisor of Assessments office.
Zoning and land useFranklin County Code of Ordinancescodelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/franklincounty/latest/franklinco_il/0-0-0-1
  • No dedicated online zoning map available.
  • Zoning regulations are contained within the county code of ordinances.
County data

Franklin County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$181,360

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$20,140

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,174

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.75%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Franklin County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
West Frankfort$181,528$19,7050.79%$1,278
Benton$183,155$24,9850.96%$1,527
Christopher$180,068$18,3250.66%$1,004
Sesser$182,423$21,5500.76%$1,232
Mulkeytown$183,316$23,9200.63%$908
Thompsonville$182,269$20,7050.59%$955
Zeigler$178,828$13,8350.52%$812
Royalton$179,335$16,0180.44%$646
Valier$180,097$16,7300.50%$742
Ewing$182,069$20,5450.74%$1,236
FAQ

Franklin County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Franklin County?

Use the official Franklin County Supervisor of Assessments for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Franklin County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Franklin County Property Tax Inquiry for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Franklin County?

Use the official Franklin County Clerk & Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Franklin County?

Use the official Franklin County GIS Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Franklin County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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