Champaign County
Champaign County covers 996 square miles of eastern Illinois, with the county seat at Urbana.
Champaign County official website
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Where to find things
- Champaign County Assessment OfficeProperty records · Property owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
Paula Bates, Chief County Assessment Officer- Phone
- 217-384-3760
- assessor@champaigncountyil.gov
- Address
- 102 E. Main Street Urbana, IL 61801
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- Illinois property taxIn Illinois a township or county assessor values your home and land, the county assessment office equalises it and the County Treasurer sends the bill. The Department of Revenue sets the rules and runs the exemptions.
- Champaign County TreasurerProperty taxes
The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.
Byron Clark, County Treasurer- Phone
- 217-384-3743
- treasurer@champaigncountyil.gov
- Address
- 102 E. Main Street Urbana, IL 61801
- Champaign County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
- Office
- Champaign County Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- 217-384-3708
- Address
- 102 E. Main Street Urbana, IL 61801
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Explains that Illinois drainage districts are local bodies that build and maintain drains and levees, are headed by drainage commissioners, and tax the land inside the district. Commissioners file annual financial reports with the county or circuit court, and the State Archives describes the district records that survive.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Illinois Environmental Protection AgencyIllinois's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Illinois Drainage CodeThe Illinois law that governs drainage districts, drainage commissioners and the ditches, tile and levees they maintain, with its articles listed for browsing.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- Illinois floodplain and flood mapsIllinois's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- Champaign County RecorderPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
Aaron Ammons, County Clerk & Recorder- Phone
- (217) 384-3774
- Illinois building code and construction permitsBuilding permits
Illinois has no single statewide building code for all construction. The Capital Development Board adopts the codes that apply to state buildings and the statewide plumbing, accessibility and energy requirements, and each municipality adopts its own building code. Start with your municipal building department.
- Illinois state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Illinois: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Illinois food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Illinois food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Illinois local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- Illinois unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Illinois unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Illinois Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Illinois Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Illinois energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Illinois energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Illinois WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Illinois child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- IHDA rental housing resourcesRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Illinois emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Illinois TANF cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Illinois child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Illinois Department on AgingSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Illinois disability and rehabilitation servicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Illinois veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Illinois unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Illinois consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Champaign County offices
- Champaign County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 217-384-3800
- Address
- 1605 E. Main St. Urbana, IL 61802
- Website
- Visit website
- Champaign County GISMapping and GIS data.
- Phone
- 217.819.3555
- ccgisc@co.champaign.il.us
- Website
- Visit website
- Champaign County parcel map and property searchChampaign County Interactive Map from the Champaign County GIS Consortium: parcels, ownership and aerial photos.
- Champaign County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Champaign County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Champaign County is at the Champaign Service Center, 2110 W Park Ct Ste A, Champaign, IL 61821. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (217) 352-3536
- Address
- 2110 W Park Ct Ste A, Champaign, IL 61821
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (2)
- Champaign County Circuit ClerkYou can make court case payments, search public court case information, check event notices, and request court records, forms, and expungement information from the county circuit clerk.
- Website
- Visit website
- Champaign County Clerk & Recorder of DeedsResidents can find marriage and civil union license information, apply for a marriage license by appointment, and find elections, property tax, and recorder of deeds services.
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other Illinois counties
Neighboring counties
About Champaign County
Champaign County covers 996 square miles of eastern Illinois, with the county seat at Urbana. The county assessment office values your house and land, the County Treasurer bills and collects the tax, and the County Recorder keeps recorded land documents. In most counties an elected township assessor does the first valuation.
Cities and townships in Champaign County
- Allerton
- Bondville
- Broadlands
- ChampaignChampaign Clerk · 217-403-8700
- Fisher
- Foosland
- Gifford
- Homer
- Ivesdale
- Longview
- LudlowLudlow Clerk · 217-396-1055
- MahometMahomet Clerk · 217.846.4518
- Ogden
- Pesotum
- Philo
- Rantoul
- Royal
- Sadorus
- Savoy
- Sidney
- St. Joseph
- Thomasboro
- Tolono
- UrbanaUrbana Clerk · 217-384-2362
- Ayers Township
- Brown Township
- Champaign Township
- Champaign City Township
- Colfax Township
- Compromise Township
- Condit Township
- Crittenden Township
- Cunningham Township
- East Bend Township
- Harwood Township
- Hensley Township
- Kerr Township
- Ludlow Township
- Mahomet Township
- Newcomb Township
- Ogden Township
- Pesotum Township
- Philo Township
- Rantoul Township
- Raymond Township
- Sadorus Township
- Scott Township
- Sidney Township
- Somer Township
- South Homer Township
- St. Joseph Township
- Stanton Township
- Tolono Township
- Urbana Township