Jefferson County, IL

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Illinois. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Jefferson 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.

Jefferson County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesJefferson County Assessor Departmentjeffersoncounty.illinois.gov/services/assessor/index.php
  • Official department page for assessment information and exemptions.
Property searchJefferson County Property Tax Inquiryjeffersonil.devnetwedge.com
  • Official DevNet portal for property tax and assessment data search.
Deeds and recorded documentsJefferson County Clerk & Recordersearch.jeffersondeeds.com
  • Official portal for searching land records, deeds, and liens.
Property taxesJefferson County Treasurer/Collectorjeffersoncounty.illinois.gov/services/treasurercollector/index.php
  • Official portal for real estate and mobile home tax payments.
GIS and parcel mapsJefferson County GIS Parcel Mapportico.sidwellco.com/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/
  • Official GIS parcel map application.
Permits and building recordsJefferson County Highway Department Permitsjeffersoncounty.illinois.gov/services/highway/permits.php
  • Permits are primarily for highway/utility use. Building permits may be handled at the municipal level.
Zoning and land useJefferson County Codejeffersoncounty.illinois.gov/government/county_code.php
  • Zoning information is provided via the County Code. Properties within 1.5 miles of municipalities should check with the city.
County data

Jefferson 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$108,489

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$27,629

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,493

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.42%

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.

Jefferson County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Mount Vernon$108,462$27,6561.56%$1,621
Woodlawn$158,703$38,1321.18%$1,720
Bluford$99,186$24,3921.10%$1,114
Bonnie$87,518$22,0531.06%$952
Dix$121,202$30,4821.13%$1,380
Belle Rive$97,086$27,6161.25%$1,224
Opdyke$110,891$28,9461.16%$1,380
Waltonville$117,234$27,2270.96%$1,014
Ina$82,229$22,1801.37%$1,140
Scheller$162,101$31,1150.87%$1,284
FAQ

Jefferson County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Jefferson County?

Use the official Jefferson County Assessor Department for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

Use the official Jefferson County Treasurer/Collector for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

Use the official Jefferson County GIS Parcel Map 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 Jefferson County property owners?

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

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