Functions of the St. Clair County Assessor's Office
It is the function of the Assessor to administer an accurate, equitable and timely assessment of all real property in St. Clair County. This mandated function includes but is not limited to the following:
Monitor and comply with the Illinois State Statutes and the Illinois Department of Revenue procedures.
Apply qualified exemptions.
Provide proper taxpayer information of assessments through mailed notices and publication.
Timely certification of the completed assessment roll to the Board of Review to facilitate timely tax calculation and billing as required by statue.
Defend decisions when an appeal is made to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.
Real property in St. Clair County is assessed on a quadrennial basis. The assessments are alternated among 22 townships in the County.
The office hours are M-F 8am - 5pm.
Assistance
Our staff can answer questions regarding the calculation of property record cards and the verification of property ownership. We can assist those wishing to view or compare sales of properties throughout the County. Applications are available in the Assessor's Office and our staff can provide assistance in filling out these forms. Call 825-2704.
Mobile Home Assessments- Please click here for questions on mobile home assessments(PDF).
Click here to review list of all available exemptions.
Meetings
Organizations, service clubs, community groups and churches may request a representative of the Assessor's Office to make a presentation before their membership. Representatives are prepared to provide information on the assessment process and tax related topics. We can also provide staff for additional help. A speaker can be requested by calling 618-277-6600, ext. 2518.
Contacts:
Pat Boze
Chief Deputy
E-Mail: pat.boze@co.st-clair.il.us
Ann Martz Barnum
Office Manager
E-Mail: abarnum@co.st-clair.il.us
Commercial property
Andrea Johnson
E-Mail: andrea.johnson@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-6600, ex 2513
Land valuation
Deb Jones
E-Mail: debra.jones@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-6600, ext 2511
Farm valuation
Don Hale
E-Mail: don.hale@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-600, ext 2655
Sales
Aritha Stanley-Adams
E-Mail: aritha.adams@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-6600, ext 2512
Residential property
Karen Clay
E-Mail: karen.clay@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-6600, ex 2515
Mobile home
Verna Elbe
E-Mail: verna.elbe@co.st-clair.il.us
Phone: 618-277-6600, ex 2510
Customer Service Team
Phone: 618-825-2704
Fax: 618-233-4072
Change of address for tax bills/assessment change cards
Mapping and Platting Department: 618-277-6600, ext 2533 or click here
Property assessment appeal
Board of Review, 618-277-6600, ext 2489
Mobile home delinquet tax
Count Clerk's Office, 618-277-6600, ext2363
Mobile home tax
Treasurer's Office, 618-277-6600, 2451
Tax sale
County Clerk's Office, 618-277-6600
Tax rate
County Clerk's Office, 618-277-6600, ext 2365