McHenry County, Illinois, has 22 cities. In McHenry County, IL, property records contain documented land parcels and building history, including ownership, legal description, valuations, liens, and transfers. These public records are integral for establishing legal rights, real estate transactions, and tax assessments.

The median home value in McHenry County is $273,927, while the median rent sits at $1,395. The median property tax rate for McHenry County residents is 2.54% of a property's assessed fair market value, and the median income is $102,879.

The McHenry County Recorder's Office records, retrieves, and maintains all real estate documents and subdivision plats in McHenry County, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and more.

Individuals seeking access to these records can visit the Recorder's Office in person. Alternatively, they can use the Recorder's Free Web Search or Tapestry, online platforms that offer access to these records. Individuals must input specific search criteria to retrieve the records, such as name, start and end dates, document number and type, book, page, reference number, and address.

The fees for obtaining property records in McHenry County, IL, vary depending on the type and format of the document. For standard copies of documents up to 8 1/2 x 14 inches, the first page costs $1.50, with each additional page at $0.50. Certified copies, including up to four pages, are available for $12, with an additional $1 per page charge.

To verify zoning information in McHenry County, IL, check out the Planning, Zoning, and Land Use Division and the McHenry County PlanDev Viewer. The division oversees zoning and can assist with rezoning, permits, variations, and subdivisions. Meanwhile, the PlanDev Viewer is an interactive map useful for easy access to county zoning and land use data.