Illinois · FIPS 17135 · County seat: Hillsboro
Montgomery County, IL GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Montgomery County start at the Montgomery County Beacon site. This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Montgomery County parcel map ↗
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Montgomery County at a glance
| Official map | Montgomery County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Hillsboro |
| Population | 27,663 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 704 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 17135 |
Where the parcel data comes from
This map is published by or for Montgomery County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
About Montgomery County
Montgomery County had an estimated 27,663 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 704 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 39 people per square mile. By population it ranks 48th of 102 counties in Illinois. Hillsboro serves as the county seat.
Counties next to Montgomery County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Montgomery County:
A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.