Illinois (IL) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 40 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 36 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 33 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | No |
| Illinois State Website | http://illinois.gov/ |
| Capital | Springfield |
| Largest City | Chicago |
| Largest Metro Area | 9,498,716 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- Illinois Property Tax Filing Deadline Exempt
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline Exempt
- BPP Appeal Deadline Exempt
Illinois Property Tax Rate
The state of Illinois has the second-highest property taxes in the country. The statewide average effective tax rate is 2.16%, more than double the national average.

The state of Illinois has the second-highest property taxes in the country. The statewide average effective tax rate is 2.16%, nearly double the national average. The typical homeowner in Illinois pays $4,527 annually in property taxes. In some areas, this figure can be upwards of $6,000 per year.
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