Franklin County, Illinois Property Records

Franklin County, Illinois, is home to 14 cities, including the most populated West Frankfort. In Franklin County, IL, property records are indispensable for acquiring property-specific knowledge. They assist in making educated property transactions and promoting efficient land management.

Franklin County property records reflect a median household income of $50,223 and indicate that the median home sale price stands at $81,966. The average rental cost is observed as $759. Regarding median property tax collection, Franklin County reported a property tax rate of 1.4%.

Property records in Franklin County, IL, are among the vast collection of official documents that the  County Clerk/Recorder oversees. Some property instruments they keep include deeds, releases, mortgages, property liens, and plats. They are indexed according to names, recorded date, instrument type, book/page, and legal description.

Since the Clerk/Recorder's office does not offer online access, the property documents from 1990 onwards are available for viewing by bound record books, microfilm, and digital images on public terminals in the County Clerk's office at Public Square, Benton, IL. Record copies can also be requested via (618) 435-9800 if the relevant document and delivery information are provided.

The fees for those seeking to obtain property records in Franklin County cost $1 per page. There is a charge of $2 per document for faxed copies. Certified copies are also available for $1 per page. It is important to remember to provide document numbers for copy requests, and payments can be made by mail (Post Office Box 607, Benton, IL 62812) or in person.

Zoning information of properties in Franklin County can be validated with the  GIS Technologies Department under the guidance of the Chief County Assessment Officer at (618) 435-9800. They maintain the GIS base map, handle property splits and combinations, and keep a record of the genealogy of each parcel using the Parcel Builder program, with awareness of the Illinois Plat Act.