Shelby County, IL Property Taxes (2026)

Shelby County owners pay a median of $1,955 a year on a median home value of $130,400, an effective rate of 1.50%. That's the 88th-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

1.50%

88th highest of 102 in IL

Median annual bill

$1,955

~$163/month

Median home value

$130,400

Illinois county median

1.85%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Shelby County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Shelby County's 1.50% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,956
Savings at 10–15% off
$196–$293
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Shelby County vs. Illinois vs. U.S. property tax rates

Shelby County1.50%
Illinois county median1.85%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Shelby County's effective property tax rate is 1.50%, vs. 1.85% for the median Illinois county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 88th 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 Shelby County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Shelby 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 $1,955 bill, 10–15% off is $196–$293 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Illinois

Illinois homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Shelby 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 Shelby County, Illinois?
The median effective property tax rate in Shelby County is 1.50%: a median annual bill of $1,955 on a median home value of $130,400. That's the 88th-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 Shelby County?
The median Shelby County property tax bill is $1,955 a year, about $163 a month, compared with a Illinois county median of $2,363.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Shelby County?
The deadline to appeal in Shelby County is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Shelby County a high property tax area?
Shelby County's 1.50% effective rate is below the Illinois county median of 1.85% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 88th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Shelby County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Moultrie County

Rate: 1.91%

Median bill: $2,316

Effingham County

Rate: 1.51%

Median bill: $2,713

Christian County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $1,896

Fayette County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,740

Cumberland County

Rate: 1.76%

Median bill: $2,068

Coles County

Rate: 2.05%

Median bill: $2,494

Macon County

Rate: 2.10%

Median bill: $2,560

Montgomery County

Rate: 1.72%

Median bill: $1,758

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