Warren County
Warren County, Illinois
100 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Monmouth, Illinois 61462
Tel: 309-734-8561
County Website: Warren county
Assessor Website: Warren county assessor
Warren County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check Rules and Regulation: http://www.warrencountyil.com/files/uploads/Board_of_Review_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf
- Assesssment information can be found at: https://il1374.cichosting.com/atasportal/
- Map data is at: https://warrenco-094.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ab19af089b1549f58ea5af6a35d73d81
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
URLs
- http://www.warrencountyil.com/files/uploads/Board_of_Review_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf
- https://il1374.cichosting.com/atasportal/
- https://warrenco-094.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ab19af089b1549f58ea5af6a35d73d81
Appeal forms can be picked up in person at the Supervisor of Assessments Office located on the 2nd floor, Warren County Courthouse or by calling 309-734-8561.
The last day to file with the 2021 Board of Review will be 30 days from publication date of 2021 assesssment changes. Completed forms must be turned in to the Supervisor of Assessments office before 4:30 or will be accepted by mail if they are clearly postmarked on or before that date.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Warren county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Warren county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Warren county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Warren county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Warren county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Warren county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Warren county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Warren county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Warren county Illinois tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Warren County
Homes in Warren county have a median home value of $87,128.
Warren county home values are ranked 81 out of 102 counties in the state of Illinois for median home price. The average median home value in Illinois is $106,936. Pulaski county has the lowest median price at $60,260. DuPage county has the highest median price at $315,718.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Warren county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-33%.
The median household income in Warren county is $54,291.
Compared to the state of Illinois and the United States, Warren county's median household income is lower than the state of Illinois's average median household income of $58,076 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Warren county's population has decreased from 19,181 in 1990 to 16,835 in 2020, a decrease of -12% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Illinois's population has grown from 11,430,602 in 1990 to 12,812,508 in 2020, an increase of 12% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Warren county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Illinois and the United States.
Warren County Illinois Cities
Alexis, Berwick, Cameron, Gerlaw, Kirkwood, Little York, Monmouth, Roseville, Smithshire
Warren County Illinois Zipcodes
61412 / 61417 / 61423 / 61435 / 61447 / 61453 / 61462 / 61473 / 61478 /
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