Fults, Monroe County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Fults, Illinois
Median Fults, Illinois effective property tax rate: 0.00%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Fults, Illinois home value: $178,230
Median annual Fults, Illinois tax bill: $0, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Monroe County calculated?
Property taxes in Fults, 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 Fults's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Fults, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Fults, Monroe County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
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How Does the Fults Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Fults property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Fults' median effective tax rate of 0.00% — based on actual property records in Monroe County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Fults' 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 Fults: rates range from 0.00% in 0.00 to 0.00% in 0.00, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Fults.
About Fults Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Fults, Monroe, Illinois
Fults’s median effective property tax rate of 0.00% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Monroe County base levy combined with local school district levies and Special service areas (SSAs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Fults. Homeowners in the highest ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.00%, while those in the lowest ZIP code pay 0.00%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Monroe County. Understanding which part of Fults you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Fults homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local 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 Fults, Monroe 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 Fults'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 ÷ 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 FultsTax Rate
0.00%
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 MonroeCounty Tax Rate
0.00%
Median Effective IllinoisTax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Fults, Monroe County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62244 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fults, Monroe County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Fults, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
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 understanding how assessed and market values are determined, property owners can better navigate their tax responsibilities and the valuation process affecting property taxes in Fults.
For example, the median home price in Fults is $178,230, which is below the national median home price, while tax bills can vary significantly across the county.
Median Fults Market Value
$178,230
Median Monroe County Market Value
$233,520
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fults, Monroe County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62244 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Fults, Monroe County, Illinois
How are property tax bills calculated in Fults, Illinois?
Property tax bills in Fults are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market value. Local taxing authorities set tax rates, and the bill is calculated by applying those rates to the assessed value after any exemptions are considered. Because the tax bill reflects both the home’s assessment and the local levy, two homes with similar market prices can still have different bills if their assessments or exemptions differ.
What factors affect the amount homeowners pay? The main factors are the home’s assessed value, the tax rates set by local governments, and any exemptions the homeowner qualifies for. With a median home price of $178,230 in Monroe County, even small changes in assessment or tax rates can affect the final bill. Since the provided tax bill percentiles are $0 at the 25th, 75th, and 90th percentiles, homeowners may see very limited property tax burdens in this area.
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Fults, Monroe County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62244 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Monroe Tax Assessor | |
| Website | propertytaxonline.org |