St. Clair County Assessor Property Search & Tax Lookup 2026

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St. Clair County Illinois Property Assessment & Tax Guide

Search St. Clair County IL Parcel Values, PIN Records, Taxes and Appeals

St. Clair County property records are split across several offices. The County Assessor/Supervisor of Assessments determines real-estate value, maintains parcel records and administers many exemptions; the elected Treasurer bills and collects current real-estate taxes; the Board of Review hears assessment complaints; and the Recorder of Deeds maintains legal land records.

This 2026 guide shows how to search the live DEVNET property inquiry by PIN, owner, address or sales data, understand one-third assessment, identify the 2026 reassessment townships, check the July and September tax installments, avoid publication and tax sale, apply for homestead relief, file a Board of Review complaint, and find the recorded deed or lien when the parcel record is not enough.

Search PIN, owner, address and sales
Review 2026 reassessment District 3
Check tax bills, payments and penalties
Route appeals, exemptions and deeds correctly
Search Property Records Search or Pay Taxes Review Assessment Appeal Search Recorded Deeds
County Assessor Jennifer Gomric-Minton
Assessor phone 618-825-2704
Treasurer Andrew Lopinot
2026 reassessment District 3
Last verified August 7, 2026
Current August 2026 position

First Installment Is Late; Second Installment Is Due September 1

The 2025 real-estate tax bills payable during 2026 were mailed May 26. The first installment was due July 1, 2026 and is now late if unpaid. The second installment remains due September 1, 2026.
First installment Due July 1, 2026. Illinois late-payment penalty generally grows at 1.5% of the unpaid installment for each applicable 30-day period.
Second installment Due September 1, 2026. Pay or verify escrow before this date.
Avoid publication September 18, 2026 is the Treasurer’s current last day to pay before delinquent-tax publication.
Final pre-sale payment October 30, 2026 is the current final day to pay before the annual tax sale.
2026 tax sale Scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Assessment appeal There is no safe countywide calendar date. The Board of Review complaint period is tied to assessment-list publication.
Assessment year versus payment year: The bill being paid in 2026 is primarily the 2025 assessment-year tax bill. The 2026 assessment cycle will generally affect taxes payable in 2027.
Use the right Belleville office

Assessor, Board of Review, Treasurer and Recorder Responsibilities

Assessor

  • Fair cash value
  • Land and building assessment
  • Property record cards
  • Sales comparison help
  • General homestead
  • Veteran exemptions
  • Disability exemptions
  • Farm valuation

Board of Review

  • Formal assessment complaints
  • Market-value disputes
  • Uniformity complaints
  • Assessment hearings
  • Senior Homestead
  • Senior Freeze assistance
  • Non-homestead exemption applications
  • Final county review decision

Treasurer / Collector

  • Current tax bills
  • Tax payments
  • Receipts
  • Partial payments
  • Late penalties
  • Monthly prepayment plan
  • Delinquent publication
  • Annual tax sale

Recorder of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens and releases
  • Plats
  • Document copies
  • Grantor/grantee searches
  • Recording notification
  • Historical land records
Important distinction: The Assessor does not calculate the tax rate or collect taxes. The Treasurer cannot lower your assessed value. The Recorder can show recorded documents but cannot certify that a property is free of liens.
Cross-state comparison: Illinois uses one-third assessed value and local equalization rules, while California uses a Prop 13 base-year system. See the related Los Angeles Property Assessor guide to understand how different those systems are.

Choose the St. Clair County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel Search the county database by PIN, owner name, site address, sales criteria or advanced filters.
Check tax bill Match the parcel and review current and prior-year payment information.
Review 2026 assessment Check whether the property is in the District 3 reassessment area or received another assessment change.
File an appeal Determine the publication date and preserve the 30-day Board of Review filing period.
Claim exemption Review general, senior, disability, veteran, improvement and freeze programs.
Find deed or lien Search Recorder indexes and obtain the actual recorded document.

Jump to Your St. Clair County Property Task

Five Ways to Search the St. Clair County Property Database

11-digit parcel number Best for exact parcel matching when the PIN is already known.
Owner name Useful when looking for all parcels associated with a known owner.
Site address Use house number, street and city to find a residence or business.
Sales criteria Search by sale price and date to locate market evidence and comparable transactions.
Advanced filters Filter by property class, township, tax district and tax year.
Mobile home search Search mobile-home records by mobile-home number, owner or site address.
Comparable-sale tip: Use similar neighborhood, age, construction, square footage, lot size and property type instead of selecting only the lowest-valued nearby properties.
Illinois Property Index Number

How to Read a St. Clair County Parcel PIN

The St. Clair County Recorder’s remote-search instructions use the parcel format 00-00-0-000-000. Keep the complete PIN when comparing assessor, tax and deed records.

Area / Township Segment First segment of the county parcel identifier.
Map Segment Further narrows the parcel’s mapped location.
Section Segment Additional mapped subdivision component.
Parcel Segment Identifies the local parcel grouping.
Final Parcel Segment Completes the full property index number.
Do not invent missing digits. Copy the PIN directly from the official parcel record, tax bill or recorded-document index.

St. Clair County Property Record Field Decoder

Field What it means What to verify
PIN / Parcel number Primary parcel identifier used across assessment, tax and land-record systems. Match every segment before paying or appealing.
Owner Owner information maintained for assessment purposes. Compare with the latest recorded deed after a recent transfer.
Site address Physical property location. Do not confuse it with the tax-bill mailing address.
Township Assessment township associated with the parcel. Important for reassessment and publication timing.
Property class Classification used in the assessment system. Confirm residential, commercial, farm or other use is correct.
Land value Assessment component assigned to land. Check acreage, lot size, location and use.
Improvement value Assessment component for the house and other taxable structures. “Improvement” does not necessarily mean recent remodeling.
Local value Locally determined assessed value before applicable equalization/exemptions. Use the correct assessment year.
Equalized assessed value Assessment after applicable equalization factor. This is closer to the value used for tax extension.
Exemptions Approved homestead, senior, disability or veteran reductions. Ensure every program for which you qualified appears.
Taxable value Equalized value after qualifying exemptions. This is not the same as the final tax bill.
Tax rate Combined rate for the taxing districts serving the parcel. School, municipality, county and special districts can differ by location.
2026 quadrennial cycle

Which St. Clair County Townships Are Being Reassessed in 2026?

St. Clair County is divided into four reassessment districts. The Assessor performs site visits and reassesses one district each year so the county remains on its quadrennial cycle.

District 1 Belleville
St. Clair
Shiloh Valley
Freeburg
New Athens
Fayetteville
District 2 Centreville
Sugarloaf
Stookey
Smithton
Prairie Du Long
Millstadt
District 3 Canteen
O’Fallon
Lebanon
Mascoutah
Engleman
District 4 Caseyville
East St. Louis
Stites
Lenzburg
Marissa
2026 District 3: Canteen, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah and Engleman townships are the scheduled reassessment district for this year.
Living outside District 3 does not guarantee no change. New construction, demolition, corrections, equalization, ownership-related work and other lawful assessment activity can still affect a parcel.
Illinois uses one-third assessment

How St. Clair County Converts Market Value Into Property Tax

Fair cash value Assessor estimate of full market value as of the January 1 assessment date.
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3 Illinois property outside Cook County is generally assessed at one-third of fair cash value.
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Assessed value Equalization and exemptions are then applied before the tax rate produces the bill.

Example before equalization and exemptions

Calculation step Example Result
Fair cash value Illustrative home $240,000
One-third assessment $240,000 ÷ 3 $80,000 local assessed value
Equalization Apply the official factor if applicable Equalized assessed value
Exemptions Subtract qualifying EAV reductions Taxable value
Tax rate Taxable value × parcel’s combined rate Tax due
Do not multiply market value directly by the tax rate. St. Clair County taxes are based on assessed/equalized value after exemptions, not the full market value.
2025 real-estate taxes payable in 2026

St. Clair County 2026 Property Tax Calendar

Bills mailed Treasurer mailed the 2025 real-estate tax bills.
First installment due This deadline has passed.
Second installment due Pay by this date to avoid second-installment penalty.
Avoid publication Last current date to pay before delinquent-tax publication.
Certified notices Current Treasurer schedule for mailing tax-sale notices.
Final pre-sale payment Last scheduled day to pay before tax sale.
Tax sale Annual delinquent tax sale scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
Electronic cutoff: The Treasurer states that electronic payments stop at 3:00 p.m. on the final deadlines to avoid publication and tax sale, and postmark protection does not apply to those specific cutoff dates.

Online Payment Fees, Partial Payments and Monthly Prepayment

$1.50 eCheck
Current Treasurer payment page lists $1.50 for electronic-check transactions up to $50,000.
2.5% Credit / debit card
Current convenience charge is 2.5% with a $2 minimum.
1.5% Late-payment penalty
Illinois penalty generally increases by 1.5% of the unpaid installment each applicable month.
Partial payments The Treasurer can accept partial payments, but collector banks do not. Penalty continues on the remaining unpaid balance.
Automatic payment The Treasurer offers an authorization option for automatic withdrawal of first and/or second installments.
Monthly prepayment plan Homeowners can budget for the next tax bill with monthly payments when taxes are current and the Owner Occupied/Homestead exemption is applied.
August enrollment opportunity: The Treasurer states that monthly-plan enrollment opens in August and payments can begin in September. The program helps budget for the next bill but does not extend statutory tax due dates.
2026 PTAX-230 complaint form is available

How to Appeal a St. Clair County Property Assessment

Review property card Check land, improvements, class, square footage, characteristics and comparable sales.
Talk to Assessor Request an informal review and explain factual or market-value concerns.
File PTAX-230 Submit the written Board of Review complaint within the legal township filing window.
Attend hearing Provide evidence and wait for the Board’s written decision.
No single countywide appeal deadline: Illinois assessment complaints are generally due within 30 days after publication of the township assessment list. Do not wait for the property-tax bill.

Evidence to prepare

  • Current property record card
  • Photograph of subject property
  • At least three comparable properties
  • Comparable property record cards
  • Recent arm’s-length sales
  • Recent appraisal
  • Sales contract or settlement statement
  • Recorded deed if relevant
  • Building-area documentation
  • Condition and repair evidence
  • Land or acreage evidence
  • Requested assessed value
Five-day evidence rule: St. Clair County Board of Review instructions state that supporting evidence must reach the Board at least five days before the scheduled hearing or the appeal can be upheld with no change.
“I am reviewing St. Clair County PIN __________ in __________ Township. The parcel record shows an assessed value of __________. I believe the correct assessment is __________ because __________. Please confirm the assessment publication date, my final 2026 complaint deadline and the evidence required with PTAX-230.”
Open 2026 Board of Review Forms Locate the PTAX-230 2026 Complaint Form and current Board rules before filing.

Appealing a St. Clair County Board of Review Decision to Illinois PTAB

A taxpayer dissatisfied with the St. Clair County Board of Review’s final assessment decision may generally appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board after completing the county appeal process.

30-day deadline PTAB generally requires filing within 30 days of the postmark or service date of the Board of Review’s written decision.
No PTAB filing fee The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board does not charge a filing fee for the appeal.
Board decision required The county Board of Review decision is normally needed to establish PTAB jurisdiction.
Evidence accompanies filing Provide the appeal form, Board decision and evidence supporting the requested assessment.
Taxes still due A pending PTAB case does not postpone St. Clair County tax-payment deadlines.
Assessment only PTAB reviews assessment correctness, not whether the local tax rate is too high.
Open Illinois PTAB Filing Guidance Check the decision date first, then prepare the correct residential, commercial, industrial or farm appeal form.
Illinois EAV reductions

St. Clair County Homestead and Property Tax Exemptions

Program 2026 rule or benefit Where to start
General Homestead Exemption Up to $6,000 reduction in EAV for qualifying owner-occupied property in St. Clair County. Assessor
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Up to $5,000 EAV reduction for qualifying owner-occupants age 65 or older. Board of Review / county assessment office
Persons with Disabilities $2,000 annual reduction in EAV for a qualifying primary residence. Assessor / Board of Review
Disabled Veteran 30%–49% $2,500 reduction in EAV. Assessor
Disabled Veteran 50%–69% $5,000 reduction in EAV. Assessor
Disabled Veteran 70%+ First $250,000 of EAV of qualifying residence is exempt. Assessor
Homestead Improvement Up to $25,000 of assessed value attributable to qualifying improvement can be exempt for four years. Board of Review / assessment office
Returning Veterans Separate Illinois exemption may apply to qualifying returning veterans. Assessor
Exemption stacking can be restricted. Certain veteran and disability exemptions cannot be claimed together for the same year. Confirm the best combination with the county office before filing.
Open St. Clair County Assessor Forms Find General Homestead, PTAX-340 Senior Freeze, veteran, disability and other current application forms.
Senior Freeze and tax-deferral rules are different

2026 Senior Assessment Freeze and Real Estate Tax Deferral

Senior Assessment Freeze Qualifying homeowner must generally be at least 65, occupy the property as the principal residence and meet the annual household-income rule.
2026 Freeze income limit Illinois currently sets the 2026 assessment-year maximum household income at $75,000.
Freeze requires annual filing Form PTAX-340 is filed each year with the county assessment office.
Freeze affects EAV It freezes qualifying equalized assessed value, not the property-tax rate.
2026 tax-year deferral income The Illinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program uses a $77,000 household-income limit for tax year 2026.
Deferral is a loan The State pays qualifying taxes and records a lien that must later be repaid under program rules.
Do not confuse the numbers: The Senior Freeze and Senior Tax Deferral are different programs, have different forms and can use different income limits for the same calendar year.
2025 taxes payable in 2026: St. Clair County’s current senior-program page references the $75,000 limit applicable to the current payable bill/filing cycle. For tax year 2026, Illinois state guidance raises the deferral income ceiling to $77,000.

How to Correct a St. Clair County Property Record

Wrong building size Gather plans, measurements, appraisal sketches or permit information.
Improvement no longer exists Use the Assessor’s demolition affidavit and attach evidence such as photos, permit, fire report or demolition invoice.
Incorrect owner Check the recorded deed first and provide recording information if the transfer has not reached the assessment record.
Wrong tax-bill mailing address The Assessor directs tax-bill and assessment-card address changes through Mapping and Platting.
Wrong property class Contact the Assessor with evidence of actual property use.
Missing exemption Determine which exemption office administers the program and file the applicable form.
Print the current parcel record. Circle the field that appears wrong.
Gather field-specific proof. Use a deed, survey, permit, appraisal, measurements or demolition evidence.
Contact the correct Assessor team. Residential: 618-825-2515; commercial extensions 2521/2513; sales: 618-825-2511.
Ask whether a formal appeal is still necessary. An informal factual correction does not automatically preserve the Board of Review deadline.
Save confirmation. Retain email, submitted form and supporting documents.
Recheck the parcel after processing. Assessment, tax and recorded-deed systems can update at different times.
Delinquent-tax protection

What Happens if St. Clair County Property Taxes Are Sold?

Tax sale does not immediately transfer the house The tax buyer purchases the delinquent tax interest, not immediate possession of the property.
Redemption period Residential owners generally retain a statutory redemption period before a tax deed can be pursued.
County Clerk handles redemption After taxes are sold, obtain the exact redemption amount from the St. Clair County Clerk.
Full redemption required The county states that sold delinquent taxes must be redeemed in full; partial redemption is not accepted.
Later unpaid taxes can be added A tax buyer can add qualifying subsequent unpaid taxes under Illinois procedures.
Tax deed risk Failure to redeem within the legal period can eventually lead to a tax-deed proceeding.
Do not estimate a redemption amount yourself. Fees, penalties, interest and subsequent taxes can change the total. Use the County Clerk’s Tax Redemption Search or contact the Clerk directly.
Recorder of Deeds land-record workflow

How to Find a St. Clair County Deed, Mortgage or Lien

Copy the PIN and owner from the parcel search. These fields make recorded-record research easier.
Open Recorder Remote Access. The county offers Tapestry, Laredo and free AVA index-only searching.
Use AVA for free index research. Search by party name, recorded-date range, parcel number, document number or document type.
Use the PIN in the Recorder format. Enter it as 00-00-0-000-000 when searching by parcel number.
Locate the correct deed or mortgage. Match grantor, grantee, recording date, legal description and document number.
Request the actual image. A property index alone does not show every provision in the recorded instrument.
Order certification only when required. Lenders, courts or legal transactions may require a certified copy rather than an ordinary image.
Use a title professional for lien clearance. The Recorder explicitly states that its staff cannot tell you whether a house is free of liens.
Free in-office search Recorder public workstations can be used during office hours without a search charge.
In-office copies Standard copy fee is currently $2 per page.
Tapestry search Current remote pay-as-you-go index/image search is $8.75, with $1-per-page prints.
Free AVA index Data-only search is available without image access.
Historical records Recorder states that its property records date back to the late 1790s.
Property Fraud Alert The Recorder offers a recording-notification service for property owners.
Deed-copy warning: The Recorder cautions residents about private deed-copy solicitations. Contact the Recorder directly before paying a third party for a copy of your own deed.

St. Clair County Buyer and Homeowner Record Checklist

Situation Records to review Next action
Current homeowner PIN, property card, exemption list, tax bill and payment status. Correct factual errors before the appeal deadline.
O’Fallon / Lebanon / Mascoutah owner 2026 assessment change and publication information. These townships are in 2026 District 3; watch the Board complaint deadline closely.
Home buyer Parcel record, tax status, exemptions, deed, mortgage/lien index and survey. Do not assume the seller’s exemptions remain after closing.
Escrow borrower Tax bill, lender disbursement and posted payment. Owner remains responsible for timely payment even when escrow is used.
Senior homeowner Senior Homestead, Senior Freeze and tax-deferral eligibility. Compare the three programs because each provides different relief.
Disabled veteran VA disability rating, current exemption status and annual filing requirements. Verify the correct EAV exemption tier with the Assessor.
Property-value appellant Property card, publication date, comps, appraisal and hearing notice. Submit Board evidence at least five days before hearing.
Delinquent taxpayer Live tax balance, publication deadline and tax-sale status. Pay through Treasurer before sale or obtain redemption amount from Clerk after sale.

St. Clair County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Office
Owner search returns too many parcels Match PIN, site address, township and legal/property details. Assessor
Address returns no property Simplify street search or use PIN/owner search. Assessor
Need comparable sales Use Sales Search and compare similar neighborhood, age, area and construction. Assessor
Building assessment is wrong Gather plans, measurements or permit evidence and request review. Assessor
House was demolished Submit demolition affidavit with photos and supporting proof. Assessor
First tax installment unpaid Search live balance because the July 1 deadline has passed and penalty may apply. Treasurer
Need second installment amount Use the tax inquiry before the September 1 deadline. Treasurer
Need to appeal 2026 value Identify township publication date and file PTAX-230 within the legal 30-day window. Board of Review
Board appeal denied Check PTAB’s 30-day filing deadline from the written decision. Illinois PTAB
Need deed copy Use AVA/Tapestry/Laredo or contact the Recorder with document information. Recorder
Need to know whether liens exist Use a title company or attorney for a complete title examination. Title professional
Taxes were sold Get the exact redemption amount from the County Clerk immediately. County Clerk
“I am researching St. Clair County PIN __________ at __________. The parcel record shows __________, but my deed, appraisal, permit, tax receipt or other evidence shows __________. Please confirm which office handles the correction and whether a 2026 deadline applies.”

St. Clair County IL Property Offices and Contacts

Assessor Jennifer Gomric-Minton
10 Public Square
Belleville, IL 62220
618-825-2704
M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Board of Review 10 Public Square
Belleville, IL 62220
618-825-2489
boardreview@co.st-clair.il.us
M–F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer Andrew Lopinot
10 Public Square
Belleville, IL 62220
618-825-2707
M–F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder of Deeds Michael Crockett
10 Public Square, 5th Floor
Belleville, IL 62220
618-825-2481
M–F 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Building-renovation warning: St. Clair County currently posts construction/access notices for the Administration and Courts Building. Check the county website before an in-person trip.
Official St. Clair County actions

Property Search and Tax Action Center

Search Parcel Use PIN, owner, address, sales or advanced property filters. Search / Pay Tax Find the current bill and verify the correct parcel before payment. Open 2026 Appeal Form Locate PTAX-230 and confirm the township filing deadline. Search Land Records Use AVA, Tapestry or Laredo for deed and lien research.
Exactly 10 title-specific questions

St. Clair County Assessor Property Search & Tax Lookup 2026 FAQs

1. How do I search St. Clair County Illinois property records?

Use the official St. Clair County Property Tax Inquiry at stclairil.devnetwedge.com. You can search by 11-digit parcel number, owner name, site address, sales criteria, property class, township, tax district or tax-year range.

2. Who is the St. Clair County Assessor in 2026?

Jennifer Gomric-Minton is the current St. Clair County Assessor. The Assessor’s Office is at 10 Public Square in Belleville and can be reached at 618-825-2704.

3. Which St. Clair County townships are in the 2026 reassessment district?

Assessment District 3 is scheduled for reassessment in 2026. It includes Canteen, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah and Engleman townships.

4. How is St. Clair County property assessed?

Illinois real property outside Cook County is generally assessed at one-third of fair cash value. Equalization and qualifying exemptions are then applied before the tax rate produces the final tax bill.

5. What are the St. Clair County property-tax due dates in 2026?

The first installment of 2025 real-estate taxes payable in 2026 was due July 1, 2026. The second installment is due September 1, 2026. The current last day to avoid delinquent-tax publication is September 18.

6. What are the St. Clair County online property-tax payment fees?

The Treasurer currently lists a 2.5% credit/debit-card convenience charge with a $2 minimum. Electronic-check payments currently carry a $1.50 charge for transactions up to $50,000.

7. What is the 2026 St. Clair County property assessment appeal deadline?

There is not one safe countywide date. Illinois assessment complaints are generally due within 30 days after publication of the assessment list for the applicable township. Check the Board of Review immediately after a 2026 assessment change is published.

8. What is the 2026 Illinois Senior Assessment Freeze income limit?

The maximum household income for the 2026 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is $75,000. Applicants must also satisfy age, ownership, residence and annual filing requirements.

9. Where can I find a St. Clair County deed or lien?

Use the St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds. Remote options include the free AVA index search and paid Tapestry or Laredo access. The Recorder can provide records but does not perform a complete title or lien search for you.

10. What happens if St. Clair County property taxes are sold?

A tax sale does not immediately transfer ownership, but the owner must redeem the sold taxes within the applicable statutory period to avoid a possible tax deed. After a sale, obtain the exact redemption amount from the St. Clair County Clerk.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

St. Clair County Assessor Assessment duties, exemptions, reassessment cycle, contacts and parcel-search access. Property Tax Inquiry PIN, owner, address, sales, advanced and mobile-home searches. St. Clair County Treasurer Tax bills, collection, payment, monthly plan, delinquency and tax-sale resources. Board of Review Assessment complaint process, hearing evidence, rules and contact information. Recorder of Deeds Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, copies, recording fees and fraud-notification tools. Illinois Property Tax Relief Statewide homestead, senior, disability and veteran exemption rules.
2026 items verified: current elected officials, Assessor contact information, live parcel-search fields and update timestamp, reassessment District 3, July 1 and September 1 installment dates, September 18 publication cutoff, October 30 final pre-sale payment date, November 2 tax sale, card/eCheck fees, PTAX-230 availability, Board evidence rule, Illinois homestead amounts, 2026 Senior Freeze income limit and Recorder search/copy options.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with St. Clair County, the St. Clair County Assessor, Board of Review, Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, DEVNET or the county’s electronic payment provider.

Property values, equalization factors, tax rates, exemptions, appeal publication dates, payment fees, delinquency amounts, tax-sale dates, office hours and online interfaces can change. Confirm a time-sensitive action with the responsible official office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, buying property or relying on public records for legal purposes.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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