Value every parcel
We assign an assessed value to residential, commercial, and industrial property — at 33⅓% of market value, as required by Illinois law.
About the Office
Fair, accurate, transparent property assessment for the City of Bloomington.
The City of Bloomington Township Assessor is an elected office responsible for placing a fair market value on every parcel within the township so that the property tax burden is distributed equitably under Illinois law.
Our mission
We assess every property in the township as fairly and as uniformly as we can. A property owner shouldn't pay more than their share — and shouldn't pay less, either. The whole tax system depends on accurate assessments, so we treat that responsibility seriously: we inspect, we listen, we document our reasoning, and we publish the result.
What the Assessor's Office does
Maintain the records
Ownership, mailing address, characteristics, sales history, and legal description — kept current and made available to the public.
Process exemptions
Homestead, senior, senior freeze, disabled persons, disabled veterans, and returning veterans exemptions — applications, renewals, and verification.
Answer questions
We are the first point of contact for any property owner who wants to understand how their assessment was reached or how to appeal it.
How property tax works in Illinois
Property tax in Illinois is a four-step pipeline. The township assessor only owns the first step — but it's the one that determines whether the rest of the bill is fair.
1. Assessment
Township Assessor (us)
Estimate the market value, then assess at 33⅓%. We document the comparables and methodology behind every value.
2. Equalization
Supervisor of Assessments + Illinois Department of Revenue
A multiplier is applied to bring all townships in the county to the statutory 33⅓% level, producing the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).
3. Exemptions
Township Assessor + County
Homestead, senior, disabled persons', and veterans' exemptions are subtracted from EAV. We process the applications and verify eligibility.
4. Tax bill
County Clerk + County Treasurer
Each taxing district sets its rate. Your bill = (EAV − exemptions) × combined tax rate. McLean County issues and collects the bill.
Disagree with your assessment?
Talk to us first. Many disagreements come down to a record we didn't have — a new roof, a recent sale next door, or square footage that's off. We can usually correct that on the spot. If you still disagree after talking with our office, you can file a formal appeal with the McLean County Board of Review.
The team
Assessor
Steven R. Scudder
Elected township assessor. Sets office policy, signs the assessment roll, represents the township to the Supervisor of Assessments and Board of Review.
Deputy Assessor
Maria Rodriguez
Field inspections, characteristic updates, owner changes, and the day-to-day exemption queue.
Front desk
Walk-ins welcome
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm. Bring your PIN or address — we can pull your record while you wait.
Want to learn more?
The Illinois Department of Revenue publishes a plain-language guide to property assessment. The McLean County Supervisor of Assessments and Board of Review both have detailed appeal guidance.