How much are property taxes in Lake County IL?

Illinois Property Tax Rates

County	Median Home Value	Average Effective Property Tax Rate
Lake County	$259,900	2.83%
LaSalle County	$126,000	2.21%
Lawrence County	$73,800	1.33%
Lee County	$117,600	2.13%

Who is exempt from property taxes in Illinois?

65 years of age or older
This annual exemption is available for property that is occupied as a residence by a person 65 years of age or older who is liable for paying real estate taxes on the property and is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest therein as evidenced by a written instrument, except for a …

Which county in Illinois has the highest property taxes?

Lake County
Lake County collects the highest property tax in Illinois, levying an average of $6,285.00(2.19% of median home value) yearly in property taxes, while Hardin County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $447.00(0.71% of median home value) per year.

What is the best area to live in Illinois?

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Where is the cheapest place to buy a house in Illinois?

Here are the 10 most affordable places in Illinois:

Village of Chatham.
City of Washington.
Village of Morton.
City of Springfield.
City of East Peoria.
City of Quincy.
City of Kewanee.
City of Pontiac.

Is there a senior discount on property taxes in Illinois?

Seniors can save, on average, up to $300 a year in property taxes, and up to $750 when combined with the Homeowner Exemption. The applicant must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1 and must have been 65 years of age or older during the tax year in question.