Albers, Clinton County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Albers, Illinois
Median Albers, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.11%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Albers, Illinois home value: $187,320
Median annual Albers, Illinois tax bill: $3,858, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Clinton calculated?
Property taxes in Albers, 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 Albers’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Albers, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Albers, Clinton County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.11%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$3,952
$3,668
How Does the Albers Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Albers property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Albers's median effective tax rate of 2.11% — based on actual property records in Clinton County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Albers's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Albers: rates are 2.11% in 62215, with the highest and lowest median property tax bill both at $3,858 in 62215, reflecting local levy differences.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Albers.
About Albers Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Albers, Clinton, Illinois
Albers’s median effective property tax rate of 2.11% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Clinton County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Albers. Homeowners in the 62215 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.11%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 2.11%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Clinton County. Understanding which part of Albers you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Albers homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Albers's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Albers Tax Rate
2.11%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Clinton County Tax Rate
2.02%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62215 | 1.72% | 2.00% | 2.11% | 2.21% | 2.43% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Albers, Illinois, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Clinton County appraisal district 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 Clinton County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Albers.
For example, the median home price in Albers is $187,320, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62215 has the highest median home price at $187,320.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$56,910
$143,183
$229,455
Median Albers Market Value
$187,320
Median Clinton County Market Value
$152,625
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62215 | $89,328 | $143,098 | $187,320 | $238,650 | $302,934 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
How are property tax bills calculated in Albers?
Property tax bills in Albers are based on the assessed value of a home, which is tied to the market value of the property and the local tax rate set for Clinton County. When a home’s assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase as well, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the property. The median home price in the area is $187,320, and the median property tax bill is $3,858 in ZIP code 62215.
What factors affect the amount homeowners pay?
Several factors influence the final bill, including the home’s assessed value, local taxing jurisdictions, and any exemptions that may apply. Bills vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $2,816, the 75th percentile at $5,039, and the 90th percentile at $6,642. For homeowners, this means property taxes can take a meaningful share of housing costs and may change from year to year as assessments and local rates change.
Median Albers Tax Bill
$3,858
Median Clinton County Tax Bill
$2,950
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Albers, Clinton County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62215 | $1,691 | $2,816 | $3,858 | $5,039 | $6,642 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Clinton Tax Assessor | |
| Website | il1206.cichosting.com |