Illinois
Property Taxes
The median property tax rate in Illinois is 2.01% of market value. On the statewide median home value of $263,300, that works out to $5,298 per year in property taxes, the 2nd highest of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Rates are set by counties, cities, and school districts rather than by the state, so county medians run from 0.96% in Hardin County to 2.58% in Lake County. The deadline to appeal your Illinois assessment is set township by township, about 30 days after your township's assessment list is published.
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Median tax bill
$5,298
+2.9% vs. last year
Illinois Property Tax Rate by County
The typical Illinois homeowner pays a median effective rate of 2.01% of market value each year, against the U.S. median of 0.94%. Rates are set by counties, cities, and school districts, so county medians run from 0.96% in Hardin County to 2.58% in Lake County. The table shows the 25th, median, and 75th percentile rate for all 102 counties.
Illinois
2.01%
statewide median
Hardin County
0.96%
lowest of 102 counties
Lake County
2.58%
highest of 102 counties
All 102 counties
| County | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.35% | 1.58% | 1.81% |
| Alexander County | 1.35% | 1.81% | 2.51% |
| Bond County | 1.54% | 1.89% | 2.21% |
| Boone County | 1.90% | 2.18% | 2.50% |
| Brown County | 1.34% | 1.52% | 1.73% |
| Bureau County | 1.74% | 2.01% | 2.37% |
| Calhoun County | 1.08% | 1.39% | 1.60% |
| Carroll County | 1.73% | 1.99% | 2.38% |
| Cass County | 1.80% | 2.02% | 2.45% |
| Champaign County | 1.78% | 2.06% | 2.36% |
| Christian County | 1.41% | 1.64% | 1.98% |
| Clark County | 1.31% | 1.56% | 1.88% |
| Clay County | 1.20% | 1.43% | 1.77% |
| Clinton County | 1.57% | 1.83% | 2.09% |
| Coles County | 1.67% | 1.94% | 2.29% |
| Cook County | 1.65% | 1.91% | 2.17% |
| Crawford County | 1.28% | 1.49% | 1.84% |
| Cumberland County | 1.33% | 1.59% | 1.98% |
| De Witt County | 1.56% | 1.78% | 2.12% |
| DeKalb County | 2.21% | 2.45% | 2.72% |
| Douglas County | 1.44% | 1.70% | 1.95% |
| DuPage County | 1.83% | 2.05% | 2.31% |
| Edgar County | 1.23% | 1.45% | 1.76% |
| Edwards County | 1.20% | 1.45% | 1.74% |
| Effingham County | 1.25% | 1.49% | 1.73% |
| Fayette County | 1.19% | 1.45% | 1.77% |
| Ford County | 1.87% | 2.12% | 2.46% |
| Franklin County | 1.32% | 1.57% | 1.93% |
| Fulton County | 1.81% | 2.14% | 2.55% |
| Gallatin County | 1.27% | 1.57% | 1.85% |
| Greene County | 1.46% | 1.74% | 2.06% |
| Grundy County | 1.79% | 1.99% | 2.23% |
| Hamilton County | 1.07% | 1.33% | 1.69% |
| Hancock County | 1.53% | 1.81% | 2.13% |
| Hardin County | 0.74% | 0.96% | 1.13% |
| Henderson County | 1.38% | 1.58% | 1.86% |
| Henry County | 1.64% | 1.99% | 2.31% |
| Iroquois County | 1.54% | 1.82% | 2.15% |
| Jackson County | 1.50% | 1.84% | 2.19% |
| Jasper County | 1.62% | 1.95% | 2.39% |
| Jefferson County | 1.39% | 1.70% | 2.02% |
| Jersey County | 1.48% | 1.76% | 2.07% |
| Jo Daviess County | 1.40% | 1.72% | 2.00% |
| Johnson County | 0.94% | 1.24% | 1.43% |
| Kane County | 2.01% | 2.26% | 2.50% |
| Kankakee County | 1.90% | 2.21% | 2.55% |
| Kendall County | 2.16% | 2.37% | 2.56% |
| Knox County | 1.70% | 1.96% | 2.28% |
| Lake County | 2.21% | 2.58% | 2.99% |
| LaSalle County | 1.80% | 2.11% | 2.47% |
| Lawrence County | 1.01% | 1.18% | 1.40% |
| Lee County | 1.68% | 1.97% | 2.33% |
| Livingston County | 1.75% | 2.04% | 2.37% |
| Logan County | 1.56% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Macon County | 1.81% | 2.12% | 2.47% |
| Macoupin County | 1.28% | 1.50% | 1.78% |
| Madison County | 1.63% | 1.92% | 2.27% |
| Marion County | 1.43% | 1.71% | 2.04% |
| Marshall County | 1.66% | 1.94% | 2.22% |
| Mason County | 1.78% | 2.09% | 2.42% |
| Massac County | 1.15% | 1.40% | 1.71% |
| McDonough County | 1.81% | 2.13% | 2.50% |
| McHenry County | 2.11% | 2.36% | 2.58% |
| McLean County | 1.91% | 2.17% | 2.46% |
| Menard County | 1.50% | 1.72% | 1.97% |
| Mercer County | 1.67% | 1.96% | 2.26% |
| Monroe County | 1.42% | 1.63% | 1.83% |
| Montgomery County | 1.40% | 1.68% | 2.05% |
| Morgan County | 1.53% | 1.76% | 2.01% |
| Moultrie County | 1.54% | 1.80% | 2.10% |
| Ogle County | 1.81% | 2.06% | 2.33% |
| Peoria County | 1.89% | 2.24% | 2.62% |
| Perry County | 1.30% | 1.60% | 1.88% |
| Piatt County | 1.56% | 1.81% | 2.13% |
| Pike County | 1.32% | 1.53% | 1.82% |
| Pope County | 0.80% | 1.03% | 1.20% |
| Pulaski County | 0.75% | 1.02% | 1.23% |
| Putnam County | 1.36% | 1.57% | 1.76% |
| Randolph County | 1.18% | 1.43% | 1.69% |
| Richland County | 1.32% | 1.58% | 1.92% |
| Rock Island County | 1.99% | 2.28% | 2.63% |
| Saline County | 1.40% | 1.69% | 2.07% |
| Sangamon County | 1.70% | 1.99% | 2.32% |
| Schuyler County | 1.51% | 1.78% | 2.14% |
| Scott County | 1.27% | 1.50% | 1.86% |
| Shelby County | 1.27% | 1.50% | 1.81% |
| St. Clair County | 1.63% | 2.03% | 2.38% |
| Stark County | 1.45% | 1.69% | 1.96% |
| Stephenson County | 2.02% | 2.40% | 2.82% |
| Tazewell County | 1.84% | 2.11% | 2.41% |
| Union County | 1.05% | 1.30% | 1.60% |
| Vermilion County | 1.52% | 1.81% | 2.16% |
| Wabash County | 1.16% | 1.41% | 1.68% |
| Warren County | 1.60% | 1.81% | 2.14% |
| Washington County | 1.57% | 1.87% | 2.16% |
| Wayne County | 1.24% | 1.49% | 1.75% |
| White County | 1.11% | 1.34% | 1.57% |
| Whiteside County | 1.80% | 2.04% | 2.37% |
| Will County | 2.00% | 2.24% | 2.50% |
| Williamson County | 1.44% | 1.72% | 2.02% |
| Winnebago County | 2.05% | 2.39% | 2.69% |
| Woodford County | 1.87% | 2.13% | 2.47% |
Showing 1–10 of 102 counties
Illinois Property Tax Bill
On a statewide median home value of $263,300, the typical Illinois tax bill comes to $5,298 a year, against the U.S. median of $3,119. Because bills scale with value, the middle half of Illinois counties fall between $1,806 and $3,306. Search all 102 counties below to compare the 25th, median, and 75th percentile bill.
Illinois
$5,298
statewide median
Pulaski County
$869
lowest of 102 counties
Lake County
$8,923
highest of 102 counties
All 102 counties
| County | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $1,628 | $2,573 | $3,799 |
| Alexander County | $451 | $1,084 | $2,812 |
| Bond County | $1,522 | $2,747 | $4,376 |
| Boone County | $3,146 | $4,735 | $7,082 |
| Brown County | $1,553 | $2,291 | $3,300 |
| Bureau County | $1,663 | $2,548 | $4,130 |
| Calhoun County | $1,273 | $2,644 | $4,036 |
| Carroll County | $1,519 | $2,277 | $3,880 |
| Cass County | $1,393 | $1,958 | $3,460 |
| Champaign County | $2,828 | $4,353 | $6,512 |
| Christian County | $1,212 | $1,891 | $3,288 |
| Clark County | $1,241 | $2,064 | $3,596 |
| Clay County | $836 | $1,392 | $2,610 |
| Clinton County | $2,253 | $3,524 | $5,196 |
| Coles County | $1,575 | $2,474 | $4,026 |
| Cook County | $4,071 | $6,191 | $9,049 |
| Crawford County | $1,141 | $1,806 | $3,363 |
| Cumberland County | $1,191 | $2,004 | $3,801 |
| De Witt County | $1,566 | $2,322 | $3,853 |
| DeKalb County | $4,392 | $5,974 | $8,125 |
| Douglas County | $1,572 | $2,554 | $3,817 |
| DuPage County | $5,753 | $8,007 | $11,462 |
| Edgar County | $873 | $1,409 | $2,497 |
| Edwards County | $840 | $1,451 | $2,490 |
| Effingham County | $1,676 | $2,823 | $4,356 |
| Fayette County | $1,062 | $1,894 | $3,397 |
| Ford County | $1,796 | $2,587 | $3,993 |
| Franklin County | $850 | $1,394 | $2,577 |
| Fulton County | $1,416 | $2,289 | $3,871 |
| Gallatin County | $693 | $1,305 | $2,098 |
| Greene County | $981 | $1,661 | $2,710 |
| Grundy County | $3,918 | $5,420 | $7,477 |
| Hamilton County | $805 | $1,512 | $3,035 |
| Hancock County | $1,265 | $2,059 | $3,338 |
| Hardin County | $462 | $1,001 | $1,611 |
| Henderson County | $1,116 | $1,651 | $2,674 |
| Henry County | $1,721 | $3,016 | $4,677 |
| Iroquois County | $1,526 | $2,504 | $4,090 |
| Jackson County | $1,389 | $2,526 | $4,197 |
| Jasper County | $1,416 | $2,448 | $4,434 |
| Jefferson County | $1,185 | $2,148 | $3,515 |
| Jersey County | $1,829 | $3,020 | $4,895 |
| Jo Daviess County | $1,981 | $3,613 | $5,636 |
| Johnson County | $885 | $1,992 | $3,036 |
| Kane County | $5,253 | $7,382 | $9,935 |
| Kankakee County | $2,716 | $4,266 | $6,441 |
| Kendall County | $5,795 | $7,651 | $9,521 |
| Knox County | $1,438 | $2,190 | $3,427 |
| Lake County | $5,679 | $8,923 | $13,703 |
| LaSalle County | $2,145 | $3,418 | $5,411 |
| Lawrence County | $733 | $1,174 | $1,932 |
| Lee County | $1,908 | $3,048 | $4,953 |
| Livingston County | $1,849 | $2,908 | $4,474 |
| Logan County | $1,633 | $2,385 | $3,338 |
| Macon County | $1,703 | $2,696 | $4,219 |
| Macoupin County | $1,287 | $2,073 | $3,402 |
| Madison County | $2,072 | $3,319 | $5,439 |
| Marion County | $1,037 | $1,759 | $2,987 |
| Marshall County | $1,770 | $2,766 | $4,114 |
| Mason County | $1,357 | $2,162 | $3,339 |
| Massac County | $966 | $1,704 | $3,109 |
| McDonough County | $1,422 | $2,285 | $3,690 |
| McHenry County | $5,229 | $7,274 | $9,432 |
| McLean County | $3,126 | $4,524 | $6,539 |
| Menard County | $2,150 | $3,190 | $4,750 |
| Mercer County | $1,793 | $2,878 | $4,391 |
| Monroe County | $3,071 | $4,588 | $6,453 |
| Montgomery County | $1,114 | $1,887 | $3,403 |
| Morgan County | $1,532 | $2,306 | $3,383 |
| Moultrie County | $1,510 | $2,414 | $3,803 |
| Ogle County | $2,658 | $3,889 | $5,638 |
| Peoria County | $2,142 | $3,552 | $5,611 |
| Perry County | $981 | $1,807 | $2,871 |
| Piatt County | $2,130 | $3,265 | $5,283 |
| Pike County | $1,007 | $1,556 | $2,583 |
| Pope County | $712 | $1,477 | $2,325 |
| Pulaski County | $351 | $869 | $1,488 |
| Putnam County | $1,797 | $2,705 | $3,790 |
| Randolph County | $1,111 | $1,927 | $3,159 |
| Richland County | $1,049 | $1,769 | $3,159 |
| Rock Island County | $2,307 | $3,425 | $5,206 |
| Saline County | $906 | $1,597 | $2,898 |
| Sangamon County | $2,193 | $3,512 | $5,514 |
| Schuyler County | $1,202 | $1,950 | $3,356 |
| Scott County | $888 | $1,446 | $2,741 |
| Shelby County | $1,253 | $2,063 | $3,554 |
| St. Clair County | $1,913 | $3,665 | $5,810 |
| Stark County | $1,118 | $1,768 | $2,739 |
| Stephenson County | $1,943 | $3,240 | $5,205 |
| Tazewell County | $2,347 | $3,536 | $5,229 |
| Union County | $923 | $1,712 | $3,133 |
| Vermilion County | $1,048 | $1,757 | $2,974 |
| Wabash County | $837 | $1,475 | $2,500 |
| Warren County | $1,325 | $1,903 | $3,110 |
| Washington County | $1,748 | $2,908 | $4,432 |
| Wayne County | $963 | $1,653 | $2,637 |
| White County | $834 | $1,444 | $2,334 |
| Whiteside County | $1,787 | $2,598 | $4,027 |
| Will County | $5,101 | $7,173 | $9,893 |
| Williamson County | $1,608 | $2,690 | $4,346 |
| Winnebago County | $2,518 | $3,930 | $5,576 |
| Woodford County | $2,848 | $4,215 | $6,461 |
Showing 1–10 of 102 counties
Illinois Home Values
The median Illinois home is worth $263,300, the assessed value your tax bill is based on, against a U.S. median of $332,700. Values vary by metro and county, so the middle half of Illinois counties fall between $111,000 and $172,500. The table lists the 25th, median, and 75th percentile value for all 102 counties.
Illinois
$263,300
statewide median
Alexander County
$59,800
lowest of 102 counties
DuPage County
$391,400
highest of 102 counties
All 102 counties
| County | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $102,900 | $162,600 | $240,100 |
| Alexander County | $24,900 | $59,800 | $155,100 |
| Bond County | $80,700 | $145,700 | $232,100 |
| Boone County | $144,100 | $216,900 | $324,400 |
| Brown County | $101,900 | $150,300 | $216,500 |
| Bureau County | $82,800 | $126,900 | $205,700 |
| Calhoun County | $91,900 | $190,900 | $291,400 |
| Carroll County | $76,400 | $114,500 | $195,100 |
| Cass County | $69,100 | $97,100 | $171,600 |
| Champaign County | $137,400 | $211,500 | $316,400 |
| Christian County | $74,000 | $115,500 | $200,800 |
| Clark County | $79,600 | $132,400 | $230,700 |
| Clay County | $58,500 | $97,400 | $182,600 |
| Clinton County | $123,000 | $192,400 | $283,700 |
| Coles County | $81,100 | $127,400 | $207,300 |
| Cook County | $213,400 | $324,500 | $474,300 |
| Crawford County | $76,500 | $121,100 | $225,500 |
| Cumberland County | $74,900 | $126,000 | $239,000 |
| De Witt County | $87,900 | $130,300 | $216,200 |
| DeKalb County | $179,100 | $243,600 | $331,300 |
| Douglas County | $92,600 | $150,400 | $224,800 |
| DuPage County | $281,200 | $391,400 | $560,300 |
| Edgar County | $60,300 | $97,300 | $172,400 |
| Edwards County | $57,900 | $100,000 | $171,600 |
| Effingham County | $112,500 | $189,500 | $292,400 |
| Fayette County | $73,300 | $130,700 | $234,400 |
| Ford County | $84,700 | $122,000 | $188,300 |
| Franklin County | $54,300 | $89,000 | $164,500 |
| Fulton County | $66,300 | $107,200 | $181,300 |
| Gallatin County | $44,000 | $82,900 | $133,300 |
| Greene County | $56,200 | $95,200 | $155,300 |
| Grundy County | $196,400 | $271,700 | $374,800 |
| Hamilton County | $60,500 | $113,700 | $228,200 |
| Hancock County | $69,900 | $113,800 | $184,500 |
| Hardin County | $47,900 | $103,800 | $167,100 |
| Henderson County | $70,600 | $104,400 | $169,100 |
| Henry County | $86,500 | $151,600 | $235,100 |
| Iroquois County | $84,000 | $137,800 | $225,100 |
| Jackson County | $75,500 | $137,300 | $228,100 |
| Jasper County | $72,600 | $125,500 | $227,300 |
| Jefferson County | $69,500 | $126,000 | $206,200 |
| Jersey County | $104,100 | $171,900 | $278,600 |
| Jo Daviess County | $115,100 | $209,900 | $327,400 |
| Johnson County | $71,300 | $160,500 | $244,600 |
| Kane County | $232,700 | $327,000 | $440,100 |
| Kankakee County | $122,600 | $192,600 | $290,800 |
| Kendall County | $244,200 | $322,400 | $401,200 |
| Knox County | $73,500 | $111,900 | $175,100 |
| Lake County | $220,000 | $345,700 | $530,900 |
| LaSalle County | $101,600 | $161,900 | $256,300 |
| Lawrence County | $61,900 | $99,100 | $163,100 |
| Lee County | $96,800 | $154,600 | $251,200 |
| Livingston County | $90,400 | $142,200 | $218,800 |
| Logan County | $92,000 | $134,400 | $188,100 |
| Macon County | $80,400 | $127,300 | $199,200 |
| Macoupin County | $85,800 | $138,200 | $226,800 |
| Madison County | $108,000 | $173,000 | $283,500 |
| Marion County | $60,700 | $103,000 | $174,900 |
| Marshall County | $91,400 | $142,800 | $212,400 |
| Mason County | $64,900 | $103,400 | $159,700 |
| Massac County | $69,100 | $121,900 | $222,400 |
| McDonough County | $66,900 | $107,500 | $173,600 |
| McHenry County | $221,500 | $308,100 | $399,500 |
| McLean County | $144,000 | $208,400 | $301,200 |
| Menard County | $125,000 | $185,500 | $276,200 |
| Mercer County | $91,400 | $146,700 | $223,800 |
| Monroe County | $188,800 | $282,100 | $396,800 |
| Montgomery County | $66,300 | $112,300 | $202,500 |
| Morgan County | $86,900 | $130,800 | $191,900 |
| Moultrie County | $83,800 | $134,000 | $211,100 |
| Ogle County | $129,300 | $189,200 | $274,300 |
| Peoria County | $95,600 | $158,500 | $250,400 |
| Perry County | $61,100 | $112,600 | $178,900 |
| Piatt County | $117,800 | $180,600 | $292,200 |
| Pike County | $65,600 | $101,400 | $168,300 |
| Pope County | $69,300 | $143,800 | $226,400 |
| Pulaski County | $34,400 | $85,100 | $145,700 |
| Putnam County | $114,700 | $172,700 | $242,000 |
| Randolph County | $77,900 | $135,100 | $221,500 |
| Richland County | $66,400 | $112,000 | $200,000 |
| Rock Island County | $101,300 | $150,400 | $228,600 |
| Saline County | $53,500 | $94,300 | $171,100 |
| Sangamon County | $110,100 | $176,300 | $276,800 |
| Schuyler County | $67,600 | $109,700 | $188,800 |
| Scott County | $59,200 | $96,400 | $182,700 |
| Shelby County | $83,300 | $137,100 | $236,200 |
| St. Clair County | $94,100 | $180,300 | $285,800 |
| Stark County | $66,100 | $104,500 | $161,900 |
| Stephenson County | $80,900 | $134,900 | $216,700 |
| Tazewell County | $111,200 | $167,500 | $247,700 |
| Union County | $71,000 | $131,700 | $241,000 |
| Vermilion County | $58,000 | $97,200 | $164,500 |
| Wabash County | $59,500 | $104,900 | $177,800 |
| Warren County | $73,100 | $105,000 | $171,600 |
| Washington County | $93,600 | $155,700 | $237,300 |
| Wayne County | $64,500 | $110,700 | $176,600 |
| White County | $62,400 | $108,100 | $174,700 |
| Whiteside County | $87,400 | $127,100 | $197,000 |
| Will County | $227,300 | $319,600 | $440,800 |
| Williamson County | $93,500 | $156,400 | $252,700 |
| Winnebago County | $105,400 | $164,500 | $233,400 |
| Woodford County | $133,500 | $197,600 | $302,900 |
Showing 1–10 of 102 counties
Illinois Property Tax History
Effective tax rate, median annual bill, and median home value in Illinois, tracked year by year. Across the published years the median annual bill rose 19.2%, the median home value rose 26.1%, and the effective tax rate fell 4.7%.
Illinois Property Tax Rate
Effective tax rate
Illinois Property Tax Bill
Median annual bill
Illinois Home Values
Median home value
Solid years are published figures. Dashed years are Abode projections, from the statewide trend in county figures.
Illinois Property Tax History by Year
Effective rate, median bill, and median home value
| Tax year | Effective rate | Rate change | Median bill | Bill change | Median home value | Value change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.11% | - | $4,445 | - | $208,800 | - |
| 2021 | 2.15% | +1.90% | $4,674 | +5.15% | $214,200 | +2.59% |
| 2022 | 2.07% | -3.72% | $5,045 | +7.94% | $238,600 | +11.39% |
| 2023 | 2.05% | -0.97% | $5,150 | +2.08% | $246,400 | +3.27% |
| 2024 | 2.01% | -1.95% | $5,298 | +2.87% | $263,300 | +6.86% |
| 2025(predicted) | 1.97% | -1.99% | $5,530 | +4.38% | $279,600 | +6.19% |
| 2026(predicted) | 1.94% | -1.52% | $5,735 | +3.71% | $298,500 | +6.76% |
Illinois vs. Neighboring States
On the same $263,300 home, the annual property tax bill is $5,298 in Illinois. The tables below re-price that same home in each neighboring and peer state, so the comparison is like for like rather than a difference in what homes cost.
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Illinois vs. Its Bordering States
Effective rate, median bill, and the tax on the same $263,300 home · Illinois and its 5 bordering states
| State | Effective rate | Their median bill | Same home there | vs. Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $5,298 | - |
| Indiana | 0.74% | $1,614 | $1,948 | −$3,350/yr |
| Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $3,667 | −$1,631/yr |
| Kentucky | 0.75% | $1,544 | $1,977 | −$3,321/yr |
| Missouri | 0.85% | $1,948 | $2,227 | −$3,071/yr |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $3,746 | −$1,552/yr |
Illinois vs. the Other Big States
Effective rate, median bill, and the tax on the same $263,300 home · the most-populous states
| State | Effective rate | Their median bill | Same home there | vs. Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $5,298 | - |
| California | 0.70% | $5,124 | $1,836 | −$3,462/yr |
| Florida | 0.76% | $2,730 | $2,002 | −$3,296/yr |
| New York | 1.55% | $6,582 | $4,089 | −$1,209/yr |
| Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $3,926 | −$1,372/yr |
Illinois Property Tax Exemptions
There are 7 property tax exemptions available in Illinois. What each saves depends on your own assessed value and local rate, so no single yearly figure is shown.
| Exemption | What you get | Saves a year | When to file |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Homestead Exemption (GHE)Owner-occupants who use the property as their principal residence and are liable for the taxes | Reduces EAV by up to $6,000 in most counties ($8,000 in counties contiguous to Cook, $10,000 in Cook) | Varies | File with the Chief County Assessment Office / Supervisor of Assessments; in many counties it auto-renews once granted |
| Senior Citizens Homestead ExemptionOwner-occupants age 65 or older on their principal residence | Reduces EAV by $5,000 in most counties ($8,000 in Cook and contiguous counties) | Varies | File Form PTAX-324 with the Chief County Assessment Office; many counties auto-renew once granted |
| Low-income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze (Senior Freeze)Senior homeowners with total household income at or below the annual limit ($75,000 for tax year 2026) | Freezes the property's EAV at the base-year value so it does not rise with inflation | Varies | File Form PTAX-340 annually with the Chief County Assessment Office |
| Homestead Exemption for Persons with DisabilitiesOwner-occupants with a qualifying disability on their principal residence | Reduces EAV by $2,000 per year | Varies | File Form PTAX-343 (with proof of disability), then renew yearly with Form PTAX-343-R |
| Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (SHEVD)Veterans (or surviving spouses) with a VA service-connected disability of at least 30%, on a home with EAV under $250,000 | Reduces EAV by $2,500 (30–49%), by $5,000 (50–69%), or fully exempts the home at 70% or greater | Varies by rating | File Form PTAX-342 with the Chief County Assessment Office and renew annually with Form PTAX-342-R |
| Returning Veterans' Homestead ExemptionVeterans returning from active duty in an armed conflict, on their principal residence | Reduces EAV by $5,000, for the year of return and the following year | Varies | File Form PTAX-341 with the Chief County Assessment Office for the year of return |
| Homestead Improvement ExemptionOwner-occupants who improve or rebuild an existing single-family home, raising its value | Exempts the added value up to $75,000 in fair cash value (about $25,000 EAV) for four years | Varies | Generally applied automatically by the assessor on reassessment; confirm with the Chief County Assessment Office |
Illinois Property Tax Cheat Sheet
Everything above in one table. The typical Illinois homeowner pays $5,298 a year at 2.01% of value, with every figure restated as label and value.
| Median tax bill | $5,298 a year+2.9% vs. last year |
|---|---|
| Median effective rate | 2.01%of market value · U.S. median 0.94% |
| Median home value | $263,300the assessed value your bill is calculated on |
| Middle half pays | $1,806 – $3,30625th to 75th percentile county |
| National rank | 2nd highestof the 50 states and the District of Columbia |
| Across the state | 0.96% – 2.58%county median rates · 102 counties |
| Lowest / highest county | Hardin County · Lake County0.96% against 2.58% |
| Notice arrives | the year your township is reassessedannual assessment notice, mailed by your county |
| Appeal deadline | set township by township, about 30 days after your township's assessment list is publishedFree to file |
| Payment due | two installments, due dates set by county (Cook County about March 1 and August 1)1.5% per month (Cook County 0.75% per month since 2024) |
| Homestead exemption | $6,000–$10,000 off equalized assessed value (EAV), by county tier |
| State income tax | 4.95% flatwhich is what decides how much of the load property tax carries here |
Sources: Illinois Department of Revenue, Property Tax Relief · County Assessor / Board of Review · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · updated August 2026.
No two homes in Illinois pay the same bill.
Make sure yours is the right one. Abode checks your assessment, files your exemptions, and protests when the numbers are off.
