Warren County, Illinois Property Records

Warren County, Illinois, consists of five separate cities and towns, along with 15 townships. Property records in Warren County, IL, list all land plots and buildings, their owners, appraised values, tax assessments, and payments. Public access to this data enables oversight of taxation, facilitates real estate transactions, and allows for informed land use planning.

Recent Warren County property records show a median home value of $95,285 and a median rent cost of $728 against the median household earning of $73,110. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.7% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Warren County, IL, property records are maintained by the Clerk and Recorder's office. This office diligently registers deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and more. These records undergo thorough scanning, indexing, and secure filing to ensure easy accessibility and preservation. To access a property record, individuals can visit the office at 100 West Broadway Ave, 2nd Floor, Monmouth, IL 61462.

Alternatively, they can make a written request for records. While Warren County does not require a standard form, a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request form is available for convenience. The form can be emailed to warrencountyclerk@warrencountyil.gov or submitted via mail or fax. If using email, include "FOIA" in the subject line to identify the request and prevent it from being filtered as spam.

For online accessibility, the County Clerk and Recorder offers Tapestry Land Records database, a pay-per-use service with records indexed since 1981. Additionally, they offer Laredo, a downloadable program with comprehensive search features through a subscription plan, and the Official Records Online system, providing a user-friendly online request service for the public.

When searching for records online, various search criteria can be utilized, including party name, book and page, legal consideration, recording date, document number, and document type. For assistance in using the online platforms or detailed information about fees for requesting copies of records, contact the Warren County Clerk and Recorder's office at (309) 734-8592.

If the records need zoning verification, contact the Warren County Zoning Office. Upon request, they can provide confirmation of a property's zoning classification, permitted uses, and development standards applicable under current county ordinances.