Ford County, Illinois Property Records

Ford County, Illinois, consists of two cities, seven villages, and 12 townships. Property records in Ford County, IL, encompass documentation of land, houses, and buildings covering descriptions, values, taxes paid, sales prices, ownership changes, rights, and interests formally filed to record real estate transactions legally.

In Ford County property records, a median home value of $100,233, a median rent of $876, and a median household income of $61,733 are evident. Regarding property taxes, Ford County residents pay about 2% of the assessed property value.

In Ford County, IL, property records are maintained by the County Clerk and Recorder's office. As the County Recorder, this office is responsible for the timely maintenance and indexing of land titles in Ford County. They also record and preserve various real estate transaction documents, including land contracts, mortgages, satisfactions, deeds, agreements, plats, and liens.

To access these records, during office hours, individuals can visit the County Clerk and Recorder's office at 200 W. State, Room 101, Paxton, IL 60957. The office offers two computer workstations for public use without charge. The computer document index dates back to 1991, with images available from 2006. Additionally, book records dating back to 1859 are available.

For a more convenient method of accessing property records, individuals can subscribe to the CIC Remote Access / Printing Service system. This system allows subscribers to explore and retrieve recorded documents using various search criteria such as party name, document number, parcel number, recording date, legal description, and document type.

The County Clerk and Recorder's office implements fees for obtaining document copies. For a complete fee structure and detailed information about acquiring copies, as well as further details regarding the online access system, contact the office at (217) 379-9400.

For zoning verification, contact the Ford County Zoning Office. They can access county records to confirm details such as allowed land use, variances, permits, and more based on the 1972 Ford County Zoning Ordinance. This applies to unincorporated areas and villages without separate zoning. Property within Paxton, Gibson City, or Piper City limits must be verified directly through those municipalities.