Macon County, Illinois, is home to 12 cities, with Decatur being the largest. Macon County, IL, property records are essential in maintaining a clear and accurate description of properties, fostering accountability in property transactions and fair taxation.

The latest data on Macon County property records reflects a median household income of $71,276, an average home value of $141,023, and a median rent of $816. Regarding property taxes, the county imposes 2.01% of a property's assessed fair market value on average.

Macon County property records are maintained by the Recorder’s office. This office handles various real estate-related documents, such as mortgages and deeds. Other recorded documents include plats, state and federal liens, and miscellaneous files.

These records are filed with a specific number, date, and time, indexed, and scanned into a computer system. The computer index includes grantor-grantee searches by name from June 1985 to the present, which covers all real estate transactions and state and federal tax liens from January 1980 onwards.

In Macon County, recorded documents can be accessed online via the CIC Remote Access/Printing Service website. Additionally, requests for information and public documents can be made in writing, although subject to fees.

The cost of obtaining property instruments in Macon County is determined by the number of pages. A single-page copy costs $3, increasing by $1 for every three additional pages, up to a maximum of $10 for documents containing 20 pages or more. Supplementary charges are incurred for photocopies, faxed, emailed, and certified copies.

Zoning information for a property in unincorporated Macon County areas can be verified through the Planning and Zoning Department. Requests for zoning verification can be made in writing to the Macon County Planning and Zoning FOIA Officer. For properties within incorporated areas, contact the relevant city planning or zoning office or visit their website for zoning-related resources.