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Illinois Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 102 Illinois counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is 30 days after publication.

Effective Tax Rate

2.00%

Higher than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$126,000

Median Annual Tax Bill

$2,363

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Illinois?

Property taxes in Illinois are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Illinois counties is 2.00%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 102 Illinois Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Adams County1.58%$155,900$2,461
Alexander County1.65%$58,700$966
Bond County1.96%$133,100$2,612
Boone County2.27%$198,600$4,507
Brown County1.47%$142,200$2,090
Bureau County2.07%$121,900$2,522
Calhoun County1.47%$174,000$2,565
Carroll County2.03%$113,500$2,308
Cass County2.10%$95,500$2,007
Champaign County2.07%$205,100$4,245
Christian County1.69%$112,100$1,896
Clark County1.68%$123,100$2,073
Clay County1.62%$94,300$1,523
Clinton County1.86%$180,500$3,356
Coles County2.05%$121,900$2,494
Cook County1.98%$305,200$6,053
Crawford County1.56%$113,700$1,769
Cumberland County1.76%$117,700$2,068
De Witt County1.85%$124,200$2,297
DeKalb County2.54%$231,900$5,889
Douglas County1.81%$142,600$2,586
DuPage County2.09%$374,100$7,833
Edgar County1.54%$95,700$1,478
Edwards County1.47%$97,500$1,429
Effingham County1.51%$179,800$2,713
Fayette County1.52%$114,700$1,740
Ford County2.07%$118,100$2,443
Franklin County1.50%$87,700$1,316
Fulton County2.13%$102,500$2,186
Gallatin County1.51%$84,700$1,276
Greene County1.66%$94,400$1,564
Grundy County2.03%$259,200$5,260
Hamilton County1.35%$108,800$1,470
Hancock County1.86%$108,400$2,020
Hardin County1.18%$91,700$1,078
Henderson County1.68%$101,600$1,703
Henry County1.98%$145,300$2,877
Iroquois County1.95%$125,400$2,449
Jackson County1.91%$125,000$2,385
Jasper County1.90%$122,900$2,341
Jefferson County1.71%$118,400$2,026
Jersey County1.75%$168,800$2,957
Jo Daviess County1.74%$193,900$3,383
Johnson County1.32%$148,200$1,952
Kane County2.39%$303,000$7,230
Kankakee County2.22%$185,700$4,125
Kendall County2.53%$298,900$7,556
Knox County1.95%$104,900$2,044
Lake County2.68%$326,600$8,743
LaSalle County2.15%$154,900$3,336
Lawrence County1.21%$95,500$1,156
Lee County1.92%$155,100$2,980
Livingston County2.18%$131,500$2,867
Logan County1.84%$125,900$2,315
Macon County2.10%$121,800$2,560
Macoupin County1.58%$126,100$1,990
Madison County1.92%$167,900$3,232
Marion County1.71%$100,100$1,709
Marshall County1.99%$137,800$2,743
Mason County2.15%$106,100$2,277
Massac County1.50%$118,000$1,769
McDonough County2.16%$103,500$2,238
McHenry County2.49%$286,900$7,153
McLean County2.27%$198,300$4,503
Menard County1.64%$179,300$2,936
Mercer County1.95%$139,300$2,710
Monroe County1.70%$265,600$4,523
Montgomery County1.72%$102,200$1,758
Morgan County1.88%$128,700$2,420
Moultrie County1.91%$121,500$2,316
Ogle County2.03%$184,100$3,737
Peoria County2.24%$152,600$3,416
Perry County1.66%$105,200$1,744
Piatt County1.76%$173,200$3,040
Pike County1.56%$100,100$1,557
Pope County1.02%$165,300$1,687
Pulaski County0.82%$81,000$668
Putnam County1.59%$167,800$2,668
Randolph County1.40%$134,100$1,877
Richland County1.52%$106,600$1,618
Rock Island County2.33%$144,700$3,372
Saline County1.56%$92,900$1,445
Sangamon County1.98%$170,300$3,369
Schuyler County1.83%$106,200$1,940
Scott County1.38%$101,700$1,406
Shelby County1.50%$130,400$1,955
St. Clair County2.09%$168,800$3,533
Stark County1.64%$103,500$1,700
Stephenson County2.46%$127,500$3,140
Tazewell County2.12%$164,500$3,481
Union County1.41%$131,700$1,851
Vermilion County1.79%$92,900$1,666
Wabash County1.47%$103,900$1,528
Warren County1.90%$101,300$1,921
Washington County1.85%$149,800$2,766
Wayne County1.53%$109,400$1,670
White County1.39%$100,100$1,388
Whiteside County2.13%$125,800$2,676
Will County2.35%$298,000$6,993
Williamson County1.71%$145,600$2,490
Winnebago County2.48%$155,100$3,850
Woodford County2.18%$193,800$4,224

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

2.68%

Lake County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.82%

Pulaski County

Highest Tax Bill

$8,743

Lake County

Lowest Tax Bill

$668

Pulaski County

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How to Appeal Your Illinois Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Illinois is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (30 days after publication).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

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