Greene County, IL Property Taxes (2026)

Greene County owners pay a median of $1,564 a year on a median home value of $94,400, an effective rate of 1.66%. That's the 68th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data, below the Illinois county median of 1.85%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.66%

68th highest of 102 in IL

Median annual bill

$1,564

~$130/month

Median home value

$94,400

Illinois county median

1.85%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Greene County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Greene County's 1.66% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,567
Savings at 10–15% off
$157–$235
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Greene County vs. Illinois vs. U.S. property tax rates

Greene County1.66%
Illinois county median1.85%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Greene County's effective property tax rate is 1.66%, vs. 1.85% for the median Illinois county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 68th of 102 in Illinois. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Greene County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Greene County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Greene County deadline is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,564 bill, 10–15% off is $156–$235 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Illinois

Illinois homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Greene County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Greene County, Illinois?
The median effective property tax rate in Greene County is 1.66%: a median annual bill of $1,564 on a median home value of $94,400. That's the 68th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Greene County?
The median Greene County property tax bill is $1,564 a year, about $130 a month, compared with a Illinois county median of $2,363.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Greene County?
The deadline to appeal in Greene County is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Greene County a high property tax area?
Greene County's 1.66% effective rate is below the Illinois county median of 1.85% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 68th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Greene County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Jersey County

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $2,957

Calhoun County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $2,565

Scott County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $1,406

Macoupin County

Rate: 1.58%

Median bill: $1,990

Morgan County

Rate: 1.88%

Median bill: $2,420

Pike County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $1,557

Cass County

Rate: 2.10%

Median bill: $2,007

Madison County

Rate: 1.92%

Median bill: $3,232

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