Lake County Property Tax Bills: What You Need to Know
Lake County property tax bills will be mailed out on May 1st and should arrive by the end of the week. Payments are due in two equal installments: Due June 4th and September 4th. Lake County residents receive a single tax bill for both installments.
Didn’t Receive Your Bill? Need Payment Options?
If you do not receive a bill, or need to explore payment options, visit Holly Kim Treasurer’s Office website (link below) or call 847-377-2323 for assistance.
Payment Methods:
- By mail: Lake County Treasurer’s Office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL 60085.
- Online: Payments can be made via credit card or eCheck (free of charge).
- Local banks: Many banks accept tax payments—check with your bank.
Important Tax Facts
Your tax bill is based on last year’s property assessment. The appeal process has already passed, and by law, only factual errors can be corrected—market valuation adjustments cannot be made.
Maximize Your Savings: Check for Exemptions
Exemptions reduce the taxable value of your home, lowering your tax burden. Common exemptions include the General Homestead; Senior Homestead; Senior Assessment Freeze; Disabled Persons; Home Improvement Exemption and Veterans Exemptions.
To verify your exemptions, check the computation ladder on the bottom right side of your tax bill. If you believe an exemption is missing, contact the Lake Villa Township Assessor’s Office.
Taxes Are Increasing — Here’s Why
Due to inflation, local taxing bodies are allowed to increase spending. Under the Illinois Property Tax Extension and Limitation Law (PTELL), spending may rise this year based on the consumer price index rate of 2.9%.
On average tax bills are increasing between 2% and 5%, depending on the school district. Detailed tax spending information can be found on the Lake Villa Assessor’s Office website, link below.
Need Help? The Assessor’s Office Is Open
The Lake Villa Township Assessor’s Office is open to the public and ready to assist residents with questions about: Property assessments; Real estate taxes or Exemptions
You can also phone or email for support during normal business hours.
Lake County Website for Property Information
- Assessment, Real Estate Taxes, and Property Tax Extension data
http://www.tax.lakecountyil.gov
Jeffrey A. Lee
37850 N. IL Rte. 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: 847-356-2383
Email: Assessor@lakevillaassessor.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm