FAQ Topic: Assessor FAQ

How do I pay my property taxes?

You can pay online, at select local banks, by mail, or at the Treasurer’s office in Waukegan https://www.lakecountyil.gov/534/Online-Payments

Is my home in an unincorporated area?

You can view taxing districts at tax.lakecountyil.gov Select Basic Search, enter the PIN or address, select property from the list, and then scroll down to Tax District Information to see if a municipality is listed.

What school district is this property in?

You can view taxing districts at tax.lakecountyil.gov Select Basic Search, enter the PIN or address, select property from the list, and then scroll down to Tax District Information.

What kind of exemptions are there and how do I qualify for them?

To qualify for exemptions on your property you must be the owner of record and it must be your primary residence. You must be 65 for the senior exemptions. Remember, only Cook County requires you to reapply for the Senior Homestead Exemption every year. A list of exemptions are available on our Exemption Information page and … Continued

Where do my tax dollars go?

Governments are all trying to cut spending and find additional sources of revenue to provide their service. Most local taxing bodies rely heavily on the revenue from property taxes to fund their services. However, the cost of these services keeps increasing requiring more money from property taxes. When a taxing body asks for more money … Continued

If my assessment goes down will my tax bill go down?

Contrary to popular belief, your assessment does not determine your taxes. The main purpose of assessing property is to fairly distribute the tax burden according to your property’s value. Generally tax bills are going up as a result of increased spending by taxing bodies. So, if government spending and the “levy” requests do not decrease, … Continued

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