Mclean County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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McLean County Illinois Property Records Guide

Search McLean County Assessor Records, Parcel Values, GIS and Property Taxes

McLean County property records work differently from counties that have one central “Property Appraiser” database. Illinois uses township assessors to value individual properties, a county Supervisor of Assessments to equalize assessments and administer exemptions, a Board of Review for assessment complaints, a Treasurer to collect property taxes, and the County Clerk/Recording Division for deeds and other recorded documents.

This 2026 guide connects those systems so you can find a parcel by PIN, address or owner, understand why Illinois assessments are generally one-third of market value, check 2025-pay-2026 property taxes, watch the township-specific appeal publication deadline, claim exemptions, use GIS, research deeds and respond to storm damage affecting your assessment.

Search PIN, property address, mailing address or owner
Decode FMV → 1/3 assessment → EAV → tax
Track 30-day township appeal publication windows
Act before the September 10 second tax installment
Search Parcel Records Open GIS & Maps Check Property Taxes Search Recorded Documents
Chief County Assessment Officer Timothy Jorczak
Assessment Office 309-888-5130
Treasurer Rebecca C. McNeil
Next Tax Deadline September 10, 2026
Reviewed August 12, 2026
August 2026 action board

What McLean County Property Owners Should Check Right Now

The first 2025-pay-2026 real-estate tax installment was due June 10, but the second installment is still ahead on September 10, 2026. This makes August a good time to confirm the first payment posted correctly, check the second installment, verify exemptions and make sure your mailing address and parcel information are accurate.
Second installment unpaid Search the parcel and verify the September 10 balance now rather than waiting until the deadline.
2026 assessment concern Illinois does not use one countywide appeal deadline. Watch your township’s assessment publication because the Board of Review filing window is 30 days after publication.
Storm damage McLean County was included in a June 30, 2026 Illinois disaster declaration. Qualifying owners can ask about PTAX-245 disaster-area reassessment.
2026 appeal-date warning: the county’s assessment-complaint page still displays its prior township publication table while the 2026 Board of Review schedule is already posted. Do not recycle a 2025 filing deadline. Use the publication date issued for your township in 2026.
Parcel-search availability: McLean County has recently reported technical problems with its Real Estate Parcel Search. If the search does not load, use the county parcel-information landing page, GIS, township assessor records, or call the Assessor/Treasurer instead of assuming the property is missing.
Illinois office structure

Township Assessor vs County Assessor vs Treasurer vs Recorder

The title “McLean County Assessor” is commonly searched online, but the county office is formally the Supervisor of Assessments / Chief County Assessment Officer. Individual assessments originate through local township assessment systems, while the county office performs equalization and administers county-level assessment functions.

Township Assessor

  • Values individual real property
  • Property characteristics
  • Neighborhood review
  • New construction
  • Local property cards
  • Initial valuation questions
  • Township assessment publication

Supervisor of Assessments

  • Township equalization
  • Homestead exemptions
  • PIN / ownership questions
  • Tax-bill address corrections
  • Board of Review support
  • County assessment administration
  • Disaster reassessment

Treasurer / Collector

  • Property-tax bills
  • Current taxes
  • Payment history
  • Installment due dates
  • Online payments
  • Delinquent collection
  • Annual tax sale

County Clerk / Recording

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Plats
  • Liens and releases
  • Recorded-document search
  • Sold-tax redemption
  • Tax extension
Simple routing: “Why is my property assessed this way?” → township/assessment office. “Do I qualify for Senior Freeze?” → Supervisor of Assessments. “How much tax do I owe?” → Treasurer. “My taxes were sold—how do I redeem?” → County Clerk. “I need the deed” → Recording Division.
State-system comparison: Illinois’ township-assessor and equalization structure differs sharply from Florida’s property-appraiser model. For comparison, see this existing Columbia County Property Appraiser guide.

Choose Your McLean County Property Task

Find a parcel Use the county parcel inquiry by PIN, property address, mailing address, owner name or other available criteria.
Review assessment Determine the township, local assessed value, multiplier and resulting equalized assessed value.
Check tax payment Use the Treasurer’s 2025-pay-2026 parcel information and confirm both installments.
File assessment complaint Watch your township’s publication date and file within 30 days.
Claim exemption Use the Supervisor of Assessments for General Homestead, Senior, Senior Freeze, disabled and veteran exemptions.
Find deed or mortgage Search the County Clerk/Recording Division’s public land-record index.

McLean County Property Search Navigation

Six Fields to Verify Before Relying on a McLean County Parcel

PIN Save the full index number.
Owner Confirm assessment listing.
Property Address Match physical location.
Township Controls assessor/publication.
Assessment Year Avoid mixing years.
EAV Review taxable base.
Township matters twice: it can affect who values the property and when the Board of Review complaint deadline begins because assessment publication occurs by township.
Parcel geography and neighboring property research

How to Use McLean County GIS Maps

Open the County of McLean GIS Hub. Use McLean County GIS & Maps.
Locate the parcel. Search using the most precise property identifier the application accepts.
Compare roads and neighboring parcels. GIS is particularly useful when an owner has several adjoining PINs.
Use nearby parcels as research leads. Open actual assessment records before treating a nearby parcel as comparable evidence.
Check taxing or jurisdictional layers where available. Property tax rates vary by the taxing districts serving the parcel.
Do not treat GIS lines as a survey. Legal boundary or acreage disputes should be checked against deeds, plats and a licensed survey when necessary.
Illinois one-third assessment system

How McLean County Market Value Becomes a Property Tax Bill

Illinois generally assesses non-farm real property at 33⅓% of fair market value. McLean County then uses equalization to bring township assessment levels to the statutory one-third level before applicable exemptions and tax rates are applied.

Fair Market Value Market-value estimate used for assessment analysis.
Starting valuation concept.
Assessed Value Most non-farm property is assessed at approximately one-third of market value.
FMV ÷ 3 ≈ AV.
Equalized Assessed Value Assessed value is adjusted by the applicable equalization factor and exemptions.
This produces the taxable EAV.
Tax Amount EAV is multiplied by the parcel’s applicable tax rate.
Tax rate varies by location.
County formula: Fair Market Value ÷ 3 = Assessed Value. Assessed Value × Equalization Factor − exemptions = taxable Equalized Assessed Value. Taxable EAV × tax rate ÷ 100 = property tax.
Do not compare two properties using tax bill alone. Different exemptions and taxing districts can produce different taxes even when market values are similar.
McLean County Property Tax Calculation Guide Review the county’s FMV, assessed value, equalization factor, exemption, EAV and tax-rate formula.
Why your assessment can change without a property-specific inspection

Understanding the McLean County Equalization Multiplier

The township assessor values individual properties. The Supervisor of Assessments then reviews groups of properties to determine whether township assessments are collectively at Illinois’ required one-third market-value level.

Below 33⅓% An upward equalization factor may be necessary to bring the township median assessment toward the statutory level.
Near 33⅓% Little or no adjustment may be necessary depending on the official sales-ratio analysis.
Above 33⅓% A downward adjustment can be used where the measured assessment level exceeds the statutory target.
Uniformity purpose: McLean County describes equalization as a way to help ensure a similar property in Bloomington is assessed consistently with a similar property in Chenoa, Saybrook, Heyworth, Danvers or another township.
No single countywide 2026 appeal deadline

McLean County Board of Review Assessment Complaint Process

Your deadline is determined by township publication. McLean County states that a property owner has 30 days after the publication date for the township to file a Board of Review assessment complaint. Late complaints will not be heard.
Find township Confirm whether the parcel is in City of Bloomington, Normal, Bloomington, Downs, Chenoa or another township.
Watch publication Check McLean County’s assessment-complaint page for the 2026 township publication.
Count 30 days Use the filing deadline published by the county rather than estimating from a prior year.
Submit complete complaint Use the correct farm or non-farm complaint form and supporting evidence.
As of August 12, 2026: the county’s public complaint page still displays its previous township publication table rather than a completed 2026 township filing table. Check the page again before relying on any deadline.
Non-Farm Complaint Used for qualifying residential, commercial and other non-farm assessment complaints.
Farm Complaint McLean County provides a separate farm complaint form and farm guidance.
Board of Review Help 309-888-5132

Evidence to prepare

  • Current property record
  • Assessment publication information
  • Property photographs
  • Recent appraisal
  • Comparable sales
  • Building measurements
  • Repair estimates
  • Purchase/closing documents
  • Recorded deed or survey when relevant
  • Written explanation of requested value
Check McLean County Assessment Complaint Deadlines Review the current township publication table, complaint forms and Board of Review filing instructions before submitting.
2026 Board of Review calendar

McLean County Board of Review Is Scheduled Through December 2026

The county’s posted 2026 Board of Review schedule begins with organizational meetings in June and includes hearing dates from late September through December.

September 25 First posted fall Board of Review date.
October Multiple Friday meeting dates are scheduled.
November Additional hearing dates continue through the month.
December Posted schedule extends through December 18, 2026.
A hearing date is not your filing deadline. The complaint still must be filed within the township-specific 30-day publication window.
Open the 2026 Board of Review Schedule Check meeting dates, agendas and current complaint resources.
Unique 2026 reassessment option

June 2026 Storm Damage: PTAX-245 Disaster Reassessment

McLean County states that Illinois included the county in a June 30, 2026 disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail and straight-line winds. When a qualifying disaster declaration is in effect, owners may apply for reassessment using the Illinois PTAX-245 Disaster Area Application for Reassessment.

What to preserve before repairs hide the damage

  • Exterior photos
  • Interior photos
  • Date damage occurred
  • Insurance claim documents
  • Contractor estimates
  • Structural reports
  • Receipts
  • PIN and property address
Do not assume ordinary appeal deadlines are the only remedy after disaster damage. Contact the Supervisor of Assessments at 309-888-5130 and specifically ask whether PTAX-245 disaster reassessment applies to your property and damage date.
McLean County 2026 Disaster Reassessment Information Open the Assessor’s current disaster notice and PTAX-245 resource.
Reduce taxable EAV before tax is calculated

McLean County Homestead Exemptions

Illinois homestead exemptions reduce a property’s taxable Equalized Assessed Value rather than directly reducing the tax rate. McLean County administers exemption applications through the Chief County Assessment Officer.

General Homestead
Senior Homestead
Home Improvement
Disabled Person
Disabled Veteran
General Homestead Exemption McLean County currently describes the exemption as the increase in EAV over the 1977 EAV, up to a maximum $6,000 reduction. An initial application is required.
Homestead Improvement Exemption Can protect qualifying added value from a home improvement for four years, up to $75,000 market value or $25,000 assessed value. McLean County says it is granted automatically in most cases.
Senior Citizens Homestead Available to qualifying owners age 65 or older. McLean County currently lists a $5,000 EAV reduction and requires an initial PTAX-324 application.
Disabled Persons Homestead Current county guidance lists a $2,000 EAV reduction and annual filing by December 31.
Returning Veterans Qualifying veterans can receive a $5,000 EAV reduction for the year they return from active duty and the following year.
Disabled Veterans Relief depends on the veteran’s certified service-connected disability rating; larger benefits apply at higher qualifying ratings.
Primary residence rule: McLean County emphasizes that homestead exemptions are generally claimed on the taxpayer’s primary residence. You cannot duplicate the same homestead benefit across multiple homes.
McLean County Homestead Exemption Applications Review General Homestead, Senior, disabled, veteran, improvement and other current forms.
2026 application available

McLean County Senior Assessment Freeze

The Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption does not freeze the tax rate. It generally freezes the qualifying property’s base EAV so increases caused by inflation do not automatically raise the taxable assessment above the protected base.

Age requirement Applicant must qualify as a senior under the Illinois program.
Current income limit McLean County’s current page lists household income of less than $75,000 for the program.
Annual application Unlike the basic Senior Homestead exemption, the Senior Freeze requires a new application each qualifying year.
2026 form is live: McLean County currently provides an online PTAX-340 application specifically labeled for 2026.
Income documentation: county guidance requires proof of prior-year household income or qualifying alternative benefit-program documentation.
Open 2026 Senior Freeze Information Review current PTAX-340 eligibility and application requirements.
Deferral is a loan, not an exemption

Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral

McLean County also describes an Illinois program that allows certain senior homeowners to defer part or all of their real-estate taxes. Unlike an exemption, the deferred tax becomes a debt that must eventually be repaid.

Age Current county information states the applicant must be at least 65 by June 1 of the tax year.
Income The county’s current program page lists maximum household income of $55,000.
Deadline Current county guidance lists March 1 as the annual filing deadline.
Not free tax relief: McLean County describes the program as a loan carrying 6% interest, generally repaid when the home is sold or after the taxpayer’s death, subject to statutory rules.
Program caps: county guidance states the annual deferral is limited to $5,000 and total deferred taxes, fees and interest cannot exceed 80% of the taxpayer’s equity.
Charitable, religious, educational and government property

Non-Homestead Property Tax Exemptions

Religious, charitable, educational and qualifying government property uses a different exemption route. The property owner applies through the county Board of Review, which reviews the application and forwards it to the Illinois Department of Revenue for the final administrative determination.

PTAX-300 General non-homestead exemption application.
PTAX-300-R Religious property exemption application.
PTAX-300-FS Federal/state agency property exemption application.
McLean County Non-Homestead Exemption Forms Review the applicable application route before submitting exempt-property documentation.
2025 tax year payable in 2026

McLean County Property Tax Due Dates for 2026

First installment 2025-pay-2026 real-estate first installment due.
Mobile homes Mobile-home tax due; late-payment penalty applies after the deadline.
Second installment Next major real-estate tax deadline as of August 12.
Delinquent publication 2026 tax-sale publication period begins October 19.
Annual tax sale Delinquent real-estate and mobile-home taxes are scheduled for sale.
County disclaimer: tax-sale and payment dates are subject to change. Use the Treasurer’s live page before relying on a deadline.
Current McLean County payment costs

How to Pay McLean County Property Taxes

E-check $2.00
Flat current convenience fee.
Credit / Debit Card 2.25% + $1.50
Applied per transaction under current county guidance.
Automatic Withdrawal $0
County states no fee applies to its Annual Automatic Withdrawal option.
Mail McLean County Collector
P.O. Box 843637
Kansas City, MO 64184-3637
In Person Treasurer’s Office
115 E. Washington St.
Room M101
Bloomington
Phone / IVR 1-877-647-7238
IVR is for applicable real-estate payments, not mobile-home payments.
County receives none of the online convenience fee. The fee is charged by the service provider.
Verify parcel before paying: check PIN, tax year, installment, payment status and amount due before authorizing an electronic transaction.
McLean County Parcel Search & Payment Information Review current payment methods, fees, due dates and tax-contact information.
Different tax timeline

McLean County Mobile Home Tax Records

The county parcel system includes both real-estate and mobile-home searches, but mobile-home taxes use a different annual deadline and office routing.

2026 due date June 15, 2026.
Late penalty County currently states a $25-per-month interest penalty applies to payments received or postmarked after June 15.
Mobile-home name/address McLean County routes mobile-home bill name/address changes to the County Clerk.
IVR difference: the county says phone IVR payment is not available for mobile homes, although online payment is available.
Illinois tax sale is a lien sale

McLean County Delinquent Taxes and the November 6, 2026 Tax Sale

If real-estate tax remains unpaid after the second installment, the Treasurer begins the statutory delinquency process. McLean County’s 2026 annual tax sale is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

October 19–22 Scheduled publication period for delinquent taxes.
November 5 Judgment hearing and final payment date under the current 2026 schedule.
November 6 Annual delinquent real-estate/mobile-home tax sale.
This is a lien-only tax sale. A tax buyer purchases the delinquent taxes and receives a tax-sale certificate; the buyer does not receive immediate ownership or possession of the property.
After taxes are sold: redemption is handled through the McLean County Clerk, not the Treasurer. The redemption amount includes applicable Clerk fees and interest owed to the tax buyer and can increase over time.
“I need the current delinquent-tax status for McLean County PIN __________. Please confirm the unpaid installment, penalties and costs, whether the parcel is scheduled for the November 6 tax sale, and whether payment or redemption must be handled by the Treasurer or County Clerk.”
2026 McLean County Tax Sale Schedule Review current publication, judgment, payment and tax-sale dates.
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and plats

How to Search McLean County Recorded Property Documents

The former Recorder’s Office functions are now handled by the McLean County Clerk’s Recording Division. The office records and retrieves deeds, mortgages, subdivision plats, liens, releases, ordinances, annexations and other public documents.

Find the PIN and owner first. Use the county parcel search, township property card or GIS.
Open the Recorder public record search. Go to McLean County Public Record Search.
Create an account if required. McLean County states registration and acceptance of the user agreement are required, but there is no charge to use the online records search.
Check the Certified Dates page. The Recorder recommends checking index coverage before searching.
Search grantor and grantee names. Search current and prior owners when researching a chain of title.
Review deed, mortgage and lien entries. Look for later releases, satisfactions or subsequent deeds rather than stopping at the first match.
Use legal description and PIN together. A recorded deed should include a complete legal description and permanent index number.
Get professional help when legal title matters. Recording staff expressly state that they do not provide legal advice, opinions or legal descriptions.
County Clerk / Recorder Kathy Michael
Recording Division 309-888-5170
Office 115 E. Washington Street
Room M104
Bloomington, IL
Historic depth: McLean County says Recording Division documents date back to 1831. The online index has more limited searchable coverage, so older title research may require office records.
Property-purchase due diligence

Before Buying Property in McLean County

1. Confirm PIN Match parcel, address and township.
2. Check assessment Review market value, AV, multiplier, EAV and exemptions.
3. Check taxes Confirm both current installments and any sold-tax issue.
4. Search recorder Review deed, mortgage, lien, release and plat records.
  • Township assessor property card
  • Current PIN
  • Current tax bill
  • September installment status
  • Homestead exemptions
  • Assessment complaint status
  • Recorded deed
  • Mortgage releases
  • Plats / survey information
  • Storm damage or disaster reassessment
Do not assume seller exemptions transfer automatically. Review the property after closing and confirm which exemptions require your own application or eligibility proof.

McLean County Assessor Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office / system
Parcel search will not load Use GIS, township assessor records or call Assessor/Treasurer while the county resolves technical issues. Assessor / Treasurer / GIS
Need the PIN Search by property address or ask the Assessor at 309-888-5130. Supervisor of Assessments
Need detailed Bloomington property characteristics Use City of Bloomington Township Assessor records. Township Assessor
Need detailed Normal property characteristics Use Normal Township parcel search. Township Assessor
Assessment seems too high Find the 2026 township publication date and calculate the 30-day Board of Review filing window. Board of Review
Assessment rose due to multiplier Review township equalization before assuming the individual assessor changed every property separately. Supervisor of Assessments
Storm damaged property in June Document damage and ask whether PTAX-245 disaster reassessment applies. Supervisor of Assessments
Senior Freeze missing Confirm a 2026 PTAX-340 was filed and current income/eligibility requirements were met. Supervisor of Assessments
Need current tax balance Use Treasurer records; do not calculate from assessment data alone. Treasurer
First installment payment missing Check Treasurer payment history and contact 309-888-5180 before paying twice. Treasurer
Second installment still unpaid Verify amount and pay before September 10, 2026. Treasurer
Taxes were sold Contact County Clerk for redemption amount rather than paying the old bill to the Treasurer. County Clerk
Need legal owner/deed Use the Recording Division’s land-record index. County Clerk / Recorder
Parcel line looks wrong Compare recorded plat/deed and obtain a survey when a legal boundary is disputed. Recorder / Surveyor
“I am researching McLean County PIN __________ at __________ in __________ Township. The parcel, assessment, tax or recorded record shows __________, but my notice, deed, appraisal, payment receipt or other evidence shows __________. Please confirm which office and process should handle the issue.”
McLean County Government Center

Assessor, Treasurer, Board of Review and Recorder Contacts

Supervisor of Assessments Timothy Jorczak
115 E. Washington St.
Room 101
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-888-5130
assessor@mcleancountyil.gov
Treasurer / Tax Collector Rebecca C. McNeil
115 E. Washington St.
Room M101
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-888-5180
Board of Review Government Center
115 E. Washington St.
Room 101
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-888-5132
Recording Division Kathy Michael, County Clerk/Recorder
115 E. Washington St.
Room M104
Bloomington, IL 61702
309-888-5170
Assessment Office Hours Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Treasurer Hours Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Recording Hours Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Efficient office visit: the assessment, Treasurer and Recording functions are all in the Government Center complex. Bring the PIN and know whether your issue concerns assessment, tax collection, sold-tax redemption or recorded documents before choosing the office.
  • Permanent Index Number
  • Property address
  • Township name
  • Assessment notice
  • Tax bill
  • Payment receipt
  • Exemption documentation
  • Deed / survey when relevant
Official live-action routes

McLean County Property Records Action Center

Use these county systems for the final live parcel, tax, GIS or deed-record action.

Parcel / Tax Search PIN, address, parcel and current 2025-pay-2026 tax information. GIS & Maps Parcel geography and neighboring-property research. Assessment Appeal Township publication dates, complaint forms and Board of Review rules. Deeds & Liens Search McLean County recorded land documents.
Search-focused answers

McLean County Property Assessor FAQs

1. How do I search McLean County Illinois property records?

Use McLean County’s Real Estate and Mobile Home Parcel Search. The county allows parcel research using criteria such as parcel/PIN number, property address, mailing address and name. If the live parcel search is temporarily unavailable, use McLean County GIS or the appropriate township assessor’s property records.

2. Who is the McLean County Assessor in 2026?

McLean County’s county-level assessment official is Timothy Jorczak, Chief County Assessment Officer. The office is formally the Supervisor of Assessments and is located at 115 E. Washington Street, Room 101, Bloomington, Illinois. The phone number is 309-888-5130.

3. Why does McLean County have township assessors?

Illinois property assessment is organized locally. Township assessors value individual properties, while the McLean County Supervisor of Assessments performs county-level equalization, administers exemptions and supports the Board of Review process. City of Bloomington and Normal Township also maintain their own detailed property-record systems.

4. How is McLean County assessed value calculated?

Most non-farm real property in Illinois is assessed at approximately one-third of fair market value. The assessed value is adjusted by the applicable equalization factor, exemptions are deducted to produce taxable equalized assessed value, and the parcel’s tax rate is then applied to calculate the tax.

5. What is the 2026 McLean County assessment appeal deadline?

There is not one countywide deadline. McLean County states that property owners have 30 days after their township assessment publication date to file a Board of Review complaint. Use the current 2026 township publication table when it is posted and do not reuse a prior year’s deadline.

6. Can storm-damaged McLean County property be reassessed in 2026?

McLean County states that it was included in an Illinois disaster declaration on June 30, 2026 following severe storms and related weather damage. Property owners may be able to request disaster-area reassessment using PTAX-245. Contact the Supervisor of Assessments to confirm eligibility and filing requirements for the damaged property.

7. When are McLean County property taxes due in 2026?

For tax year 2025 payable 2026, the first real-estate installment was due June 10, 2026 and the second installment is due September 10, 2026. Mobile-home taxes were due June 15, 2026. County dates are subject to change, so verify the live Treasurer page before payment.

8. What are McLean County online property-tax payment fees?

McLean County currently lists an e-check fee of $2.00. Credit and debit card payments carry a 2.25% fee plus $1.50 per transaction. The county’s Annual Automatic Withdrawal program currently has no fee.

9. Where do I find McLean County deeds and mortgages?

Use the McLean County Clerk’s Recording Division public land-record search. The office records deeds, mortgages, subdivision plats, liens, releases and other real-estate documents. Online searching requires registration and acceptance of the user agreement, but the county states there is no charge to use the records search.

10. What happens if McLean County property taxes are sold at tax sale?

McLean County’s annual tax sale is a lien-only sale. A tax buyer pays the delinquent taxes and receives a tax-sale certificate rather than immediate ownership of the property. After taxes are sold, the owner generally must obtain the redemption amount and redeem through the McLean County Clerk.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

McLean County Supervisor of Assessments Current CCAO, contact details, disaster reassessment, equalization and assessment resources. Parcel Information Look-Up Property search, 2025-pay-2026 tax dates, payment options, current fees and office routing. Assessment Complaints Township publication rules, 30-day filing period and Board of Review complaint resources. Homestead Exemptions General, Senior, Senior Freeze, disabled, veteran and improvement exemption guidance. Treasurer / Tax Collector 2026 installment dates, tax-sale date, payment information and Treasurer contact details. Recording Division Deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, releases, land records and recording-office contacts.
Verified for this guide: current Chief County Assessment Officer; Assessor/Treasurer/Recorder contact information; township-assessor structure; 33⅓% assessment and equalization framework; township-specific 30-day Board of Review complaint rule; 2026 Board of Review schedule; June 30, 2026 disaster reassessment notice; homestead and Senior Freeze guidance; 2025-pay-2026 installment dates; online payment fees; mobile-home deadline; November 6, 2026 tax sale; sold-tax redemption routing; and Recorder public-search requirements.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with McLean County, the McLean County Supervisor of Assessments, township assessors, Board of Review, Treasurer/Tax Collector, County Clerk/Recording Division, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board or any Illinois government agency.

Assessments, township multipliers, publication dates, complaint deadlines, exemptions, income limits, tax rates, tax balances, payment fees, due dates, disaster programs, tax-sale dates, office hours and online systems can change. Verify time-sensitive information through the responsible official office before filing an assessment complaint, paying taxes, claiming an exemption, redeeming sold taxes or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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