Iroquois Property Records

Iroquois County, Illinois, comprises a total of 21 cities, towns, and villages, along with 26 townships. In Iroquois County, IL, property records detail all parcels' ownership history and legal description. These are necessary to enable smooth real estate transactions.

A detailed examination of Iroquois County property records reveals a median home value of $119,190, a median rent of $821, and a median household income of $64,917. The records also indicate that homeowners in the county are subject to a median property tax rate of 1.9%.

The County Clerk and Recorder is the central hub of property records in Iroquois County, IL. It oversees a comprehensive array of real records, including deeds, liens, mortgages, etc. Those seeking access to these records can visit the office at 1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970. Additionally, the office facilitates remote access through two online services: Tapestry and Laredo.

Tapestry is a secure web-based application specifically designed for limited public searches. It operates on a per-search basis, allowing users to explore records based on parameters such as grantor/grantee names, date ranges, document types, and legal descriptions.

On the other hand, Laredo offers an account-based service that enables 24-hour access to official documents. To become a subscriber, individuals can download the Laredo Agreement, complete it, and submit it with the appropriate payment to the County Clerk and Recorder.

The fees for obtaining property records in Iroquois County vary based on the type of copy requested and the retrieval method. For the first four pages, standard copies cost $3, certified copies cost $5, and copies retrieved through fax and email cost $4. An additional $1 is charged for each subsequent page beyond the first four pages of a document.

Property owners wanting to verify zoning details can contact the Iroquois County Planning and Zoning Office. It oversees the zoning of unincorporated areas and can direct residents to determine designations of specific parcels. Meanwhile, property owners within incorporated areas should contact the zoning official for that particular municipality, as they are responsible for zoning within their limits.