Menard County property tax appeal 2027: deadline, forms and how to file
To appeal a Menard County assessment, file with the Menard County Board of Review by mail; in Illinois the deadline is 30 days after the township assessment list is published (Cook County uses township filing windows). Confirm the exact date on your notice or with the assessor; we add each county's 2027 date here when it is published.
Assessment changes are published once for the whole county; the 2025 assessed values notice was published about December 22, 2025 (deadline January 21, 2026). The office assesses roughly one quarter of the county each year on a rotating quadrennial calendar.
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How to file in Menard County
- Step 1
File the appeal
Use the method your notice lists, by the deadline on the notice.
- Step 2 · before the hearing
Prepare and submit your evidence
Overvaluation must be shown by a preponderance of the evidence; a uniformity (equity) claim needs clear and convincing evidence. The strongest evidence is a recent arm’s-length purchase of your home, or an appraisal as of January 1. Otherwise use at least three comparable sales, or for equity at least three similar nearby homes with their assessments and property record cards, in a grid. Bring a photo of your home and its property record card.
- Step 3
Meet, then hear
An informal review with Township assessor or Supervisor of Assessments comes first; if you decline the offer, the Menard County Board of Review hears the case. Most reductions happen at the first step.
Before you file: how to read your notice · evidence that works · informal vs formal hearing · when not to appeal
Forms
| Form | Number | Use | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTAX-230 Non-Farm Assessment Appeal/Complaint (Residential Property Assessment Complaint Form) | — | Non-farm assessment complaint to the Board of Review (state form hosted by the county) | Fillable PDF |
| PTAX-227 Farm Property Assessment Complaint | — | Farm property assessment complaint to the Board of Review (state form hosted by the county) | |
| Residential Appeal (Property Tax Appeal Board) | PTAB-1A | Only after the Board of Review decides: the state appeal, due 30 days after the board’s written notice. Can also be filed online through PTAB eFile. | Fillable PDF |
Appeal levels
| Level | Who hears it | Deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal review | Township assessor or Supervisor of Assessments | Before the Board of Review deadline | Free |
| Board of Review | Menard County Board of Review | 30 days after the assessment list is published | Free |
| Property Tax Appeal Board | Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (state) | 30 days after the Board of Review’s written decision | No filing fee |
| Court | Circuit court (administrative review), or a tax objection in Menard County circuit court | 35 days after the PTAB decision; tax objections follow the tax-bill penalty date | Court costs |
What evidence the board accepts
Overvaluation must be shown by a preponderance of the evidence; a uniformity (equity) claim needs clear and convincing evidence. The strongest evidence is a recent arm’s-length purchase of your home, or an appraisal as of January 1. Otherwise use at least three comparable sales, or for equity at least three similar nearby homes with their assessments and property record cards, in a grid. Bring a photo of your home and its property record card.
Menard County questions
When is the Menard County appeal deadline for 2027?
No 2027 date is published yet. The board’s rule: The county's notice to property owners says the final filing deadline is 30 days from the publication date (for 2025 assessments, January 21, 2026) and that the 30-day limit is not extended to discuss the assessment with the assessor; after that the Board of Review cannot accept complaints for that assessment year.
How do I appeal my assessment in Menard County?
File the PTAX-230 Non-Farm Assessment Appeal/Complaint (Residential Property Assessment Complaint Form) with the Menard County Board of Review, Menard County Office of Assessments, Courthouse Annex, 101 East Jefferson Street, Petersburg, IL 62675. Mailed complaints count as filed on the postmark date.
Should I talk to the assessor first?
Yes. The township assessor or the Menard County Supervisor of Assessments can fix record errors informally. Still file with the Menard County Board of Review by the deadline: a board complaint is required before any state appeal.
What evidence works best?
A recent arm’s-length purchase of your home or an appraisal as of January 1. Otherwise, at least three comparable sales, or three similar nearby homes with lower assessments, with property record cards and photos.
How do I contact the Menard County Supervisor of Assessments (Office of Assessments)?
Mail: Menard County Office of Assessments, Courthouse Annex, 101 East Jefferson Street, Petersburg, IL 62675. Phone: 217-632-4461. Hours and walk-in details: menardcountyil.gov.
What if the Board of Review says no?
Appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board within 30 days of the board’s written decision. There is no fee, and you can file online through PTAB eFile. A lowered value on an owner-occupied home carries over for the rest of the assessment period.
Check whether yours is over-assessed
Nearby counties
Mason County · Sangamon County · Logan County · Cass County · Morgan County · Tazewell County · Fulton County
- Menard County Supervisor of Assessments
- Menard County PTAX-230 Non-Farm Assessment Complaint
- Menard County PTAX-227 Farm Assessment Complaint
- Menard County 2025 Assessment Change Notice
- Menard County 2025 Board of Review Agenda
- Illinois State Board of Elections County Officers directory
- 35 ILCS 200/16-55 — Board of Review complaints
- 35 ILCS 200/12-10 — Publication of assessments
- 35 ILCS 200/16-160 — Appeal to the Property Tax Appeal Board
- Illinois DOR — Assessment Appeals
- Property Tax Appeal Board — Filing your appeal
- Property Tax Appeal Board — FAQ
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (2024) and county gazetteer (2024).