Property Taxes in Illinois
Property Taxes in Illinois
Median Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.33%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Illinois home value: $227,888
Median annual Illinois tax bill: $5,277, $2,877 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Illinois calculated?
Property taxes in Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you are in Illinois, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
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How Does the Illinois Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Illinois property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill with just your property's assessed value. Our calculator applies Illinois's median effective tax rate of 2.33% to generate a realistic estimate of what you'll owe — or what you could save.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the value your county assessor uses to calculate your bill, which is typically lower than market value after exemptions. Our calculator applies Illinois's median effective tax rate (actual tax bills divided by assessor's market value), which accounts for exemptions and provides a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.
Note: your assessed value is determined by your county and reflects any exemptions you already have. Illinois's median property tax bill is $5,277, far above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. County bills vary widely, from $459 in Hardin County to $8,402 in Lake County, a difference of $2,877.
If your estimate is higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf.
Property Tax Rates Across Illinois
What Are Effective Property Tax Rates in Illinois?
Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely across Illinois. Each county estimates its required budget to fund public services and divides that by the total assessed value of all taxable property in its jurisdiction. This calculation produces the effective tax rate.
Below, compare any Illinois county's effective rate to other counties in the state or the national median of 1.02%.
For instance, Jasper County has the highest effective property tax rate in Illinois at 7.35%, while Pope County has the lowest at 1.60%.
Our median effective rate (your actual tax bill divided by the assessor's market value) accounts for all exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general statutory millage rate.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Illinois
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1.90% | 2.17% | 2.17% | 2.17% | 2.17% |
| Alexander | 1.31% | 1.93% | 2.60% | 3.44% | 5.25% |
| Bond | 1.39% | 2.01% | 2.38% | 2.63% | 2.90% |
| Boone | 2.10% | 2.29% | 2.48% | 2.62% | 2.88% |
| Brown | 1.92% | 2.43% | 2.76% | 3.06% | 3.29% |
| Bureau | 1.33% | 1.87% | 2.27% | 2.65% | 3.06% |
| Calhoun | 1.40% | 1.95% | 2.17% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
| Carroll | 1.45% | 1.74% | 2.17% | 2.68% | 3.13% |
| Cass | 1.64% | 1.94% | 2.16% | 2.33% | 2.52% |
| Champaign | 1.67% | 1.98% | 2.30% | 2.62% | 2.85% |
| Clark | 1.13% | 1.71% | 1.95% | 2.16% | 2.38% |
| Clay | 0.57% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.12% | 2.66% |
| Clinton | 1.34% | 1.79% | 2.02% | 2.20% | 2.42% |
| Coles | 1.33% | 1.76% | 2.02% | 2.23% | 2.55% |
| Cook | 1.18% | 1.64% | 2.14% | 2.67% | 3.23% |
| Crawford | 1.73% | 2.34% | 2.65% | 3.15% | 3.90% |
| Cumberland | 1.16% | 1.65% | 1.98% | 2.31% | 2.71% |
| DeKalb | 2.01% | 2.25% | 2.44% | 2.66% | 2.78% |
| De Witt | 1.61% | 1.84% | 2.09% | 2.77% | 5.53% |
| Douglas | 1.37% | 1.92% | 2.20% | 2.50% | 2.78% |
| DuPage | 1.74% | 1.94% | 2.16% | 2.43% | 2.67% |
| Edwards | 1.67% | 1.90% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 2.48% |
| Effingham | 1.20% | 1.64% | 1.88% | 2.08% | 2.27% |
| Fayette | 1.06% | 1.55% | 1.85% | 2.06% | 2.21% |
| Ford | 1.40% | 1.95% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 3.15% |
| Franklin | 1.10% | 1.85% | 2.43% | 2.86% | 3.43% |
| Fulton | 1.41% | 2.11% | 2.65% | 3.10% | 3.48% |
| Gallatin | 0.73% | 1.34% | 2.07% | 2.47% | 2.97% |
| Greene | 1.01% | 1.53% | 2.00% | 2.45% | 2.78% |
| Grundy | 2.21% | 2.42% | 2.61% | 2.83% | 3.71% |
| Hamilton | 0.77% | 1.32% | 1.67% | 2.03% | 2.82% |
| Hancock | 2.22% | 2.74% | 3.10% | 3.25% | 3.25% |
| Hardin | 0.55% | 1.05% | 1.68% | 1.74% | 2.23% |
| Henry | 1.45% | 1.91% | 2.16% | 2.41% | 2.94% |
| Iroquois | 1.94% | 2.42% | 2.86% | 3.39% | 3.98% |
| Jackson | 1.50% | 2.21% | 2.77% | 3.43% | 3.94% |
| Jasper | 2.36% | 4.68% | 7.35% | 8.30% | 9.15% |
| Jefferson | 0.86% | 1.39% | 1.82% | 2.30% | 2.69% |
| Jersey | 1.27% | 1.91% | 2.18% | 2.45% | 2.65% |
| Jo Daviess | 1.70% | 1.77% | 2.07% | 2.37% | 2.59% |
| Johnson | 1.00% | 1.69% | 2.08% | 2.38% | 2.44% |
| Kane | 2.05% | 2.30% | 2.49% | 2.66% | 2.84% |
| Kankakee | 2.38% | 2.76% | 3.15% | 3.94% | 3.99% |
| Kendall | 2.27% | 2.43% | 2.55% | 2.67% | 2.83% |
| Knox | 2.14% | 2.52% | 2.82% | 3.09% | 3.09% |
| Lake | 1.95% | 2.30% | 2.61% | 2.90% | 3.16% |
| LaSalle | 2.08% | 2.52% | 2.91% | 3.36% | 3.56% |
| Lawrence | 1.69% | 2.01% | 3.83% | 6.72% | 9.12% |
| Livingston | 2.46% | 2.83% | 3.08% | 3.61% | 4.14% |
| Logan | 1.98% | 2.38% | 2.68% | 2.94% | 3.13% |
| McDonough | 1.56% | 2.29% | 2.96% | 3.40% | 3.84% |
| McHenry | 1.97% | 2.23% | 2.42% | 2.61% | 2.81% |
| McLean | 1.71% | 1.94% | 2.12% | 2.26% | 2.42% |
| Macon | 1.55% | 2.05% | 2.49% | 3.04% | 3.23% |
| Macoupin | 0.92% | 1.42% | 1.75% | 2.06% | 2.42% |
| Madison | 1.46% | 1.86% | 2.11% | 2.32% | 2.71% |
| Marion | 0.65% | 1.33% | 1.85% | 2.22% | 2.60% |
| Marshall | 2.00% | 2.56% | 2.89% | 3.16% | 3.37% |
| Mason | 2.37% | 2.75% | 3.12% | 3.76% | 4.45% |
| Massac | 1.27% | 1.98% | 2.45% | 2.74% | 3.69% |
| Menard | 2.02% | 2.10% | 2.31% | 2.43% | 2.50% |
| Mercer | 2.24% | 2.55% | 2.81% | 3.05% | 3.30% |
| Montgomery | 1.63% | 2.32% | 2.68% | 2.93% | 3.22% |
| Morgan | 1.30% | 1.77% | 2.08% | 2.54% | 2.87% |
| Moultrie | 1.30% | 1.86% | 2.26% | 2.59% | 3.08% |
| Ogle | 1.91% | 2.28% | 2.51% | 2.70% | 2.93% |
| Peoria | 1.85% | 2.29% | 2.62% | 2.89% | 3.02% |
| Perry | 0.78% | 1.36% | 1.76% | 2.11% | 2.38% |
| Piatt | 1.90% | 2.08% | 2.65% | 3.15% | 3.55% |
| Pike | 0.86% | 1.38% | 1.79% | 2.17% | 2.65% |
| Pope | 0.83% | 1.30% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 1.82% |
| Putnam | 2.16% | 2.53% | 2.81% | 3.25% | 3.97% |
| Randolph | 1.74% | 1.98% | 2.00% | 2.48% | 3.02% |
| Richland | 1.31% | 1.86% | 2.29% | 2.53% | 2.78% |
| Rock Island | 1.94% | 2.59% | 2.93% | 3.35% | 3.40% |
| St. Clair | 1.74% | 2.20% | 2.51% | 2.90% | 4.59% |
| Saline | 1.54% | 2.19% | 2.76% | 3.29% | 3.97% |
| Sangamon | 1.74% | 2.04% | 2.28% | 2.57% | 2.80% |
| Schuyler | 1.00% | 1.67% | 2.06% | 2.33% | 2.71% |
| Scott | 1.93% | 2.34% | 2.34% | 2.75% | 2.80% |
| Shelby | 1.32% | 1.70% | 1.92% | 2.12% | 2.42% |
| Stark | 1.87% | 2.16% | 2.47% | 2.62% | 2.72% |
| Stephenson | 1.65% | 2.51% | 3.02% | 3.73% | 3.73% |
| Tazewell | 1.63% | 1.98% | 2.23% | 2.51% | 2.77% |
| Vermilion | 1.17% | 1.94% | 2.41% | 2.78% | 3.01% |
| Wabash | 2.01% | 2.35% | 2.35% | 2.36% | 2.36% |
| Washington | 0.86% | 1.60% | 2.33% | 2.85% | 3.04% |
| Wayne | 0.92% | 1.60% | 2.08% | 2.46% | 3.18% |
| White | 0.83% | 1.38% | 1.83% | 2.13% | 2.30% |
| Whiteside | 1.46% | 1.97% | 2.36% | 2.82% | 3.48% |
| Will | 2.16% | 2.41% | 2.67% | 2.97% | 3.19% |
| Williamson | 1.35% | 1.94% | 2.31% | 2.58% | 2.73% |
| Winnebago | 1.69% | 2.22% | 2.49% | 2.74% | 3.16% |
| Woodford | 1.97% | 2.23% | 2.39% | 2.59% | 2.81% |
| Christian | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Edgar | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Henderson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Monroe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pulaski | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Union | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Warren | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Property Tax Assessment Values Across Illinois
Understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial when examining property taxes in Illinois.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market. Location, property condition, and economic market trends often influence it. Each Illinois county assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Illinois, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the end of the spring.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. Illinois has a median home price of $227,888 and a median tax bill of $5,277, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For example, DuPage has the highest median home price at $340,350.
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Illinois
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $28,290 | $56,625 | $96,300 | $163,770 | $264,030 |
| Alexander | $6,615 | $18,306 | $42,570 | $83,606 | $133,757 |
| Bond | $4,973 | $15,504 | $46,862 | $102,880 | $191,815 |
| Boone | $75,659 | $139,675 | $205,580 | $286,478 | $384,404 |
| Brown | $15,996 | $43,065 | $91,365 | $153,011 | $221,904 |
| Bureau | $41,054 | $66,969 | $105,186 | $160,155 | $225,403 |
| Calhoun | $22,088 | $51,051 | $95,760 | $165,152 | $241,900 |
| Carroll | $38,567 | $64,358 | $106,464 | $198,703 | $394,261 |
| Cass | $40,080 | $59,490 | $82,410 | $124,808 | $171,930 |
| Champaign | $74,460 | $120,022 | $183,720 | $267,600 | $379,851 |
| Clark | $21,922 | $48,948 | $89,572 | $146,442 | $222,035 |
| Clay | $11,742 | $23,659 | $51,015 | $97,318 | $154,701 |
| Clinton | $42,428 | $91,560 | $152,625 | $222,412 | $295,853 |
| Coles | $19,156 | $44,118 | $97,527 | $184,862 | $311,632 |
| Cook | $75,000 | $150,000 | $248,820 | $368,180 | $561,720 |
| Crawford | $24,076 | $49,902 | $84,738 | $147,840 | $210,839 |
| Cumberland | $9,123 | $52,917 | $105,876 | $164,307 | $231,084 |
| DeKalb | $139,195 | $174,556 | $222,627 | $289,850 | $373,080 |
| De Witt | $60,961 | $104,431 | $167,912 | $273,003 | $373,985 |
| Douglas | $36,256 | $69,398 | $106,882 | $161,548 | $234,737 |
| DuPage | $165,780 | $247,830 | $340,350 | $470,490 | $665,880 |
| Edwards | $11,574 | $21,585 | $35,190 | $60,772 | $97,410 |
| Effingham | $75,108 | $113,220 | $171,690 | $245,190 | $337,926 |
| Fayette | $16,498 | $42,237 | $91,032 | $156,600 | $223,123 |
| Ford | $43,200 | $72,862 | $108,705 | $164,640 | $243,705 |
| Franklin | $6,306 | $29,280 | $58,980 | $110,160 | $167,331 |
| Fulton | $23,856 | $45,946 | $72,042 | $107,057 | $151,832 |
| Gallatin | $7,783 | $22,797 | $47,868 | $84,627 | $128,527 |
| Greene | $15,349 | $33,682 | $57,052 | $89,143 | $125,552 |
| Grundy | $42,530 | $107,250 | $179,043 | $285,471 | $495,134 |
| Hamilton | $14,562 | $33,913 | $72,514 | $132,636 | $200,019 |
| Hancock | $11,384 | $30,100 | $58,838 | $104,227 | $175,234 |
| Hardin | $6,950 | $16,400 | $34,482 | $63,795 | $101,125 |
| Henry | $41,679 | $73,572 | $132,510 | $213,967 | $315,174 |
| Iroquois | $3,054 | $59,052 | $113,187 | $179,530 | $255,217 |
| Jackson | $30,271 | $53,022 | $91,218 | $144,765 | $215,603 |
| Jasper | $7,343 | $17,021 | $34,878 | $56,368 | $84,968 |
| Jefferson | $17,348 | $34,803 | $80,739 | $144,361 | $219,103 |
| Jersey | $27,669 | $70,005 | $135,510 | $201,030 | $268,224 |
| Jo Daviess | $44,658 | $111,262 | $193,008 | $289,000 | $431,175 |
| Johnson | $12,449 | $27,694 | $72,777 | $133,502 | $200,304 |
| Kane | $160,123 | $202,638 | $279,433 | $372,170 | $470,072 |
| Kankakee | $40,810 | $82,680 | $151,347 | $225,750 | $314,584 |
| Kendall | $205,626 | $246,303 | $326,865 | $390,436 | $464,525 |
| Knox | $9,468 | $36,150 | $93,540 | $196,980 | $326,880 |
| Lake | $156,085 | $211,027 | $317,980 | $476,990 | $715,937 |
| LaSalle | $40,801 | $67,494 | $101,838 | $159,954 | $261,692 |
| Lawrence | $4,296 | $10,929 | $27,140 | $48,582 | $85,703 |
| Livingston | $21,877 | $91,923 | $143,247 | $217,908 | $307,432 |
| Logan | $47,472 | $90,720 | $162,930 | $257,775 | $375,804 |
| McDonough | $26,415 | $47,121 | $74,048 | $120,683 | $174,651 |
| McHenry | $170,222 | $223,446 | $297,576 | $384,198 | $479,450 |
| McLean | $99,168 | $141,250 | $202,755 | $287,233 | $381,800 |
| Macon | $23,137 | $47,200 | $102,602 | $160,013 | $253,572 |
| Macoupin | $32,458 | $58,566 | $93,672 | $147,108 | $215,569 |
| Madison | $54,720 | $92,430 | $152,490 | $255,300 | $368,520 |
| Marion | $12,000 | $29,670 | $68,010 | $155,505 | $245,730 |
| Marshall | $40,367 | $77,815 | $135,138 | $194,927 | $270,957 |
| Mason | $9,382 | $29,526 | $72,273 | $126,752 | $196,647 |
| Massac | $8,029 | $20,219 | $63,555 | $117,828 | $169,015 |
| Menard | $9,390 | $28,017 | $87,915 | $190,458 | $282,560 |
| Mercer | $23,504 | $77,487 | $150,030 | $243,442 | $355,033 |
| Montgomery | $19,127 | $54,124 | $101,482 | $165,292 | $219,121 |
| Morgan | $30,561 | $61,612 | $107,895 | $171,128 | $243,369 |
| Moultrie | $39,325 | $72,531 | $110,660 | $169,967 | $242,670 |
| Ogle | $80,674 | $113,113 | $162,136 | $224,690 | $292,528 |
| Peoria | $15,570 | $49,740 | $109,950 | $188,512 | $292,140 |
| Perry | $33,936 | $56,553 | $91,395 | $140,496 | $192,774 |
| Piatt | $2,690 | $103,839 | $166,368 | $270,382 | $428,696 |
| Pike | $24,865 | $48,378 | $81,742 | $126,652 | $199,669 |
| Pope | $17,558 | $37,894 | $77,966 | $135,835 | $204,622 |
| Putnam | $19,678 | $85,694 | $142,992 | $224,032 | $315,039 |
| Randolph | $9,177 | $23,809 | $54,615 | $112,759 | $184,056 |
| Richland | $22,524 | $43,862 | $86,475 | $154,322 | $240,074 |
| Rock Island | $55,450 | $83,838 | $121,995 | $170,094 | $231,616 |
| St. Clair | $23,718 | $57,583 | $123,447 | $212,912 | $305,738 |
| Saline | $5,749 | $26,312 | $62,342 | $118,868 | $180,391 |
| Sangamon | $51,722 | $90,099 | $152,802 | $239,792 | $346,991 |
| Schuyler | $17,710 | $39,819 | $81,402 | $131,662 | $186,983 |
| Scott | $22,065 | $39,433 | $62,602 | $93,748 | $191,397 |
| Shelby | $26,712 | $68,158 | $135,435 | $208,298 | $288,923 |
| Stark | $39,910 | $94,314 | $164,277 | $285,570 | $410,340 |
| Stephenson | $27,145 | $47,517 | $75,993 | $122,148 | $172,546 |
| Tazewell | $67,500 | $97,860 | $149,430 | $224,130 | $319,689 |
| Vermilion | $21,300 | $40,605 | $73,644 | $124,944 | $190,295 |
| Wabash | $23,256 | $34,755 | $50,700 | $68,040 | $91,608 |
| Washington | $4,198 | $11,205 | $35,342 | $62,074 | $88,448 |
| Wayne | $9,825 | $31,605 | $66,490 | $120,410 | $173,237 |
| White | $15,916 | $32,730 | $58,494 | $98,162 | $156,129 |
| Whiteside | $51,195 | $76,050 | $107,532 | $160,143 | $223,421 |
| Will | $151,738 | $208,454 | $280,557 | $381,744 | $508,397 |
| Williamson | $22,632 | $50,940 | $92,430 | $165,900 | $251,400 |
| Winnebago | $54,999 | $95,551 | $151,126 | $213,303 | $278,229 |
| Woodford | $14,059 | $88,730 | $166,185 | $248,782 | $339,317 |
| Christian | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Edgar | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Henderson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Monroe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pulaski | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Union | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Warren | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Property Tax Bills Across Illinois
How much are property tax bills across Illinois?
Property tax bills in Illinois are calculated by multiplying the property's assessed value by the local effective tax rate. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and reflects the market value of the property minus any applicable exemptions.
Illinois homeowners face varying tax obligations depending on their location. The median tax bill in Lake County is $8,402.00, while homeowners in Hardin County pay a median of $459.00.
Factors including property size, recent improvements, and neighborhood comparables all influence the final assessed value, and therefore the tax bill.
Understanding these factors helps property owners evaluate their assessment accuracy and identify whether an appeal may be warranted. Ownwell can help homeowners save on their property tax bills.
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Illinois
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $588 | $1,170 | $2,088 | $3,461 | $5,199 |
| Alexander | $210 | $493 | $1,043 | $2,227 | $3,610 |
| Bond | $128 | $352 | $1,042 | $2,168 | $4,545 |
| Boone | $1,451 | $3,265 | $4,861 | $7,320 | $9,633 |
| Brown | $628 | $1,310 | $2,451 | $4,021 | $5,930 |
| Bureau | $699 | $1,331 | $2,296 | $3,690 | $5,425 |
| Calhoun | $440 | $980 | $1,875 | $3,248 | $5,262 |
| Carroll | $694 | $1,368 | $2,444 | $4,474 | $8,011 |
| Cass | $693 | $1,202 | $1,851 | $2,798 | $4,020 |
| Champaign | $1,456 | $2,544 | $4,115 | $6,146 | $8,995 |
| Clark | $338 | $798 | $1,620 | $2,783 | $4,393 |
| Clay | $90 | $262 | $804 | $1,825 | $3,081 |
| Clinton | $787 | $1,654 | $2,950 | $4,569 | $6,227 |
| Coles | $358 | $745 | $1,798 | $3,616 | $6,408 |
| Cook | $1,064 | $2,954 | $5,588 | $8,435 | $12,450 |
| Crawford | $723 | $1,304 | $2,426 | $4,236 | $6,372 |
| Cumberland | $535 | $1,183 | $2,239 | $3,667 | $5,001 |
| DeKalb | $3,082 | $4,089 | $5,381 | $7,181 | $9,264 |
| De Witt | $1,331 | $2,481 | $4,278 | $6,725 | $9,493 |
| Douglas | $607 | $1,333 | $2,297 | $3,685 | $5,770 |
| DuPage | $3,260 | $5,385 | $7,578 | $10,316 | $14,230 |
| Edwards | $200 | $453 | $774 | $1,315 | $1,923 |
| Effingham | $1,174 | $1,895 | $3,031 | $4,570 | $6,506 |
| Fayette | $269 | $656 | $1,441 | $2,578 | $3,902 |
| Ford | $709 | $1,443 | $2,483 | $3,925 | $6,279 |
| Franklin | $288 | $774 | $1,556 | $2,738 | $4,339 |
| Fulton | $447 | $986 | $1,787 | $2,811 | $4,120 |
| Gallatin | $103 | $294 | $823 | $1,804 | $2,959 |
| Greene | $235 | $522 | $1,067 | $1,758 | $2,590 |
| Grundy | $1,472 | $3,106 | $4,909 | $7,918 | $13,104 |
| Hamilton | $198 | $473 | $1,129 | $2,254 | $3,636 |
| Hancock | $206 | $839 | $1,760 | $3,082 | $5,549 |
| Hardin | $91 | $195 | $459 | $871 | $1,535 |
| Henry | $770 | $1,535 | $2,832 | $4,578 | $6,838 |
| Iroquois | $992 | $1,976 | $3,480 | $5,868 | $8,661 |
| Jackson | $629 | $1,360 | $2,526 | $4,141 | $6,333 |
| Jasper | $372 | $1,045 | $2,236 | $4,011 | $5,890 |
| Jefferson | $217 | $563 | $1,350 | $2,687 | $4,196 |
| Jersey | $504 | $1,477 | $3,033 | $4,668 | $6,414 |
| Jo Daviess | $973 | $2,478 | $4,046 | $5,744 | $8,316 |
| Johnson | $208 | $479 | $1,260 | $2,518 | $3,957 |
| Kane | $3,339 | $4,815 | $6,802 | $9,504 | $12,296 |
| Kankakee | $1,720 | $2,965 | $4,678 | $7,115 | $10,123 |
| Kendall | $4,826 | $6,104 | $8,237 | $10,178 | $12,149 |
| Knox | $288 | $990 | $2,355 | $5,090 | $8,889 |
| Lake | $3,648 | $5,391 | $8,402 | $12,509 | $17,971 |
| LaSalle | $1,124 | $1,956 | $2,856 | $4,542 | $6,881 |
| Lawrence | $159 | $418 | $1,032 | $2,180 | $3,656 |
| Livingston | $1,875 | $3,058 | $5,077 | $7,889 | $11,486 |
| Logan | $1,422 | $2,458 | $4,563 | $7,323 | $10,583 |
| McDonough | $536 | $1,083 | $2,037 | $3,559 | $5,502 |
| McHenry | $3,570 | $5,133 | $7,056 | $9,362 | $11,747 |
| McLean | $1,812 | $2,778 | $4,175 | $6,035 | $8,336 |
| Macon | $548 | $1,102 | $2,391 | $3,923 | $6,305 |
| Macoupin | $385 | $843 | $1,566 | $2,611 | $3,928 |
| Madison | $1,003 | $1,820 | $3,074 | $5,266 | $7,820 |
| Marion | $129 | $440 | $1,146 | $2,788 | $4,674 |
| Marshall | $1,141 | $2,123 | $3,953 | $5,822 | $8,493 |
| Mason | $495 | $1,123 | $2,327 | $4,256 | $6,147 |
| Massac | $147 | $499 | $1,476 | $2,800 | $4,102 |
| Menard | $215 | $665 | $1,925 | $4,271 | $6,525 |
| Mercer | $982 | $2,247 | $4,254 | $6,848 | $10,539 |
| Montgomery | $716 | $1,452 | $2,749 | $4,642 | $6,307 |
| Morgan | $517 | $1,164 | $2,129 | $3,647 | $5,412 |
| Moultrie | $683 | $1,380 | $2,485 | $4,192 | $6,220 |
| Ogle | $1,740 | $2,699 | $3,993 | $5,711 | $7,597 |
| Peoria | $386 | $1,157 | $2,655 | $4,782 | $7,715 |
| Perry | $347 | $813 | $1,599 | $2,715 | $3,919 |
| Piatt | $1,876 | $2,873 | $4,789 | $8,499 | $13,592 |
| Pike | $317 | $726 | $1,400 | $2,431 | $4,019 |
| Pope | $189 | $500 | $1,063 | $1,980 | $3,169 |
| Putnam | $964 | $2,637 | $4,451 | $6,695 | $9,281 |
| Randolph | $195 | $562 | $1,257 | $2,172 | $3,656 |
| Richland | $487 | $997 | $1,915 | $3,694 | $6,072 |
| Rock Island | $1,356 | $2,281 | $3,439 | $5,008 | $7,108 |
| St. Clair | $779 | $1,710 | $2,978 | $4,933 | $7,203 |
| Saline | $389 | $833 | $1,858 | $3,588 | $5,403 |
| Sangamon | $1,054 | $1,945 | $3,372 | $5,358 | $8,055 |
| Schuyler | $280 | $669 | $1,569 | $2,711 | $3,965 |
| Scott | $422 | $979 | $1,529 | $2,143 | $4,869 |
| Shelby | $408 | $1,110 | $2,407 | $3,958 | $5,718 |
| Stark | $828 | $2,186 | $3,805 | $6,785 | $9,834 |
| Stephenson | $518 | $1,226 | $2,141 | $3,632 | $5,507 |
| Tazewell | $1,251 | $2,057 | $3,287 | $5,038 | $7,382 |
| Vermilion | $368 | $793 | $1,557 | $2,855 | $4,621 |
| Wabash | $553 | $815 | $1,152 | $1,552 | $2,072 |
| Washington | $94 | $195 | $590 | $1,241 | $1,996 |
| Wayne | $238 | $667 | $1,567 | $2,957 | $4,692 |
| White | $206 | $468 | $968 | $1,735 | $2,899 |
| Whiteside | $939 | $1,666 | $2,559 | $3,761 | $5,334 |
| Will | $3,585 | $5,414 | $7,585 | $10,431 | $13,551 |
| Williamson | $384 | $997 | $1,966 | $3,751 | $6,004 |
| Winnebago | $1,149 | $2,131 | $3,565 | $5,343 | $7,202 |
| Woodford | $372 | $1,882 | $3,784 | $5,870 | $8,148 |
| Christian | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Edgar | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Henderson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Monroe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pulaski | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Union | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Warren | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Step 1 — Review your assessment notice: Each year, the county assessor mails a Notice of Assessed Value. Review this carefully for accuracy in square footage, property characteristics, and comparable sales used.
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Illinois also offers exemptions for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and returning veterans. Some homeowners may also qualify for exemptions based on age, income, or a spouse’s service or disability status. Each exemption has separate requirements, so it is important to review them individually.
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