Stark County, Illinois, consists of four cities, with Toulon as the county seat and Wyoming being the largest. In Stark County, IL, property records are essential references containing crucial information about land ownership, tax assessments, and zoning regulations. These records are vital in fostering transparent governance and informed urban planning initiatives within the county.

Stark County property records provide a snapshot of the local housing market, with average home values at $86,400. Additionally, the data discloses a median rent of $684 and a median household income of $56,534. As for the median property taxes, parcel owners pay at a rate of 1.77% of the property's assessed value.

The  County Clerk and Recorder, as the Freedom of Information Act Officer, is accountable for maintaining property records in Stark County, IL. They oversee documents such as mortgages, deeds, assignments, releases, plats, easements, leases, liens, and judgments.

For remote access, these property documents can be viewed through the  Tapestry and  Laredo services. Tapestry's pay-per-use model offers index data and document images dating back to 1965. In this database, users can access documents through search criteria, such as name, document number/type, recording date, and legal description. Each search costs $8.75, with an additional $1 per printed page.

Meanwhile, Laredo provides subscription-based remote access to documents, which features customizable search parameters. For subscription inquiries, contact the County Clerk and Recorder's office at clerk@starkco.illinois.gov.

In cases where a specific record is inaccessible online, individuals can submit a mail-in request to P.O. Box 97, Toulon, IL 61483, along with the documentation requirements and associated fees, which vary depending on the document type and services requested. To inquire about the current rates and the accepted payment methods, contact the office directly at (309) 286-5911.

If zoning information needs to be verified, individuals should contact the  Stark County Building and Zoning Department at (309) 286-7172. This department is responsible for maintaining updated ordinances and records that detail zoning designations and land use regulations for properties within their limits.