Boone County, Illinois Property Records

Boone County, Illinois, comprises two cities, namely Belvidere and Loves Park, along with five villages and two townships. In Boone County, IL, property records refer to comprehensive documentation and information related to real estate ownership and transactions within the county.

Boone County property records indicate a stable real estate market with an average home value of approximately $202,980. The median rent is reported at $1,272, and the county's median household income stands at $104,325. In median property taxes, Boone County has a rate that corresponds to 2.43% of a property's value.

The responsibility of recording and maintaining all land transactions for Boone County, IL, falls under the purview of the Clerk and Recorder. This office oversees various land records dating back to 1838, including deeds, mortgages, liens, surveys, and plats. These records are typically indexed by name, document number, document type, and recorded date.

Individuals can access property records in Boone County, IL, by visiting the Clerk and Recorder's office at 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008. At the office, three public workstations facilitate document searches via Laredo Connect.

Aside from the in-person visit, these records can be accessed remotely through a free Online Document Number Search. For a pay-per-use option, utilize the online document search database called Tapestry. For those interested in map records, use the county's GIS Property Search system.

Obtaining copies of property records from the Clerk and Recorder's office varies based on the type of service requested. Generally, standard document copies cost $1 per page. Meanwhile, certified copies are assessed at the same rate as the document recording fee. For a complete fee schedule and detailed instructions on how to get copies, contact the office at 815-544-3103.

To verify zoning information in Boone County, contact the Planning Department at 815-547-6698. One can access zoning codes and plans and request zoning verification letters by emailing jroberts@boonecountyil.gov. There is a $50 fee per verification letter and a $75 fee per lot.