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Livingston County

Livingston County covers 1,044 square miles of northeastern Illinois, with the county seat at Pontiac.

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  • Livingston County RecorderProperty records · Plats

    Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.

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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.
  • Livingston County Supervisor of AssessmentsProperty owner

    The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.

  • Livingston County TreasurerProperty taxes

    The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.

  • Livingston 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.

  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.

  • State-owned land in Illinois: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

  • Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

  • 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.

  • Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

Livingston County offices

  • One phone line for 2 offices
  • Livingston County Highway DepartmentThe county engineer plans, bids and maintains the county highway system in Livingston County. The county page links construction or utility permits and overweight and oversize permits.
  • Livingston County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Livingston County is at the Pontiac Service Center, 1510 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL 61764. 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.
Other county departments (2)
  • Livingston County Mental Health BoardYou can view the board's meeting information, funded programs, providers, and funding application, and contact the board about community mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
  • Livingston County Health DepartmentResidents can find health department hours and locations, permits and forms, immunizations, senior care, meeting agendas, and news, and contact the department at 310 E. Torrance Avenue in Pontiac.

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About Livingston County

Livingston County covers 1,044 square miles of northeastern Illinois, with the county seat at Pontiac. 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 Livingston County

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