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Property tax 101

Property taxes are a revenue source for local governments to pay for public services like education, emergency services, public libraries, and law enforcement.

Here’s what you need to know about property taxes:

Most property taxes apply to real property like land, buildings, and homes

Your property taxes are calculated by a local tax assessor who determines rates based on your property’s market value and your local tax rate

Property taxes change often because of changing market conditions and municipal budgets

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What is the property tax rate in DuPage County?

DuPage County’s average property tax rate is 1.71% of a property’s assessed market value, which is just below the state average of 1.73%. You can expect to pay around $5,417 per year based on the DuPage County average.

How DuPage County property taxes are determined

DuPage County property taxes apply to all real property under the jurisdiction of its taxing districts at the school district and city levels.

DuPage County’s taxing districts decide on an annual budget for services they provide to the community and levy taxes to pay for that budget. The

DuPage County Auditor

creates a tax rate for each district to pay for these levies. Tax rates can change each year depending on the levies.

Then,

the DuPage Supervisor of Assessments

coordinates with your township Assessor to appraise your property based on a fair valuation of the property market in your area. Your property tax in DuPage County will be 1.71% of this valuation on average.

You can appeal your property appraisal by filling out an

assessment appeal form

and submitting this form along with supporting documents to the

DuPage Board of Review

to have your property reappraised.

There are several different Homestead Exemptions you could qualify for in DuPage County, such as the

General Exemption

Disabled Persons Exemption

, and the

Senior Citizens Exemption

What do DuPage County property taxes pay for?

DuPage County uses property taxes to fund local services and projects. This means your property tax money is used for your local community and rarely is used for federal or state budgets. Public services and projects you might pay for include:

Transportation

Roads and highways

Law enforcement

Public health

Building safety

Public libraries

K-12 and community education

Solid waste

Fire rescue

Public housing

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How to pay property taxes in DuPage County

In DuPage County, property taxes are typically paid in two installments. The first payment is due on June 1st, and the second is due on September 1st.

DuPage County has a variety of different property tax payment options, so you can use the method that works best for you. Options include:

Pay online: You can pay your property taxes online using e-check, debit, or credit via

DuPage County’s online tax payment portal

. If you pay with debit or credit, you’ll be charged a 2.10% convenience fee.

Pay by mail: You can pay your taxes by mail by using the pre-addressed envelope sent with your property tax bill to the payment center at:

DuPage County Collector, Bill Payment Center, P. O. Box 4203, Carol Stream, IL 60197

Pay in person: You can pay in person at the DuPage County Treasurer's office using cash, check, credit, or debit card. The office is located at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL.

Pay at the drop box: You can pay at one of two drop boxes with cash, cashier’s check, or money order at the south parking lot of the DuPage County Administration Building at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or the inside lobby on the east side of the Administration Building.

Make prepayments: DuPage County has a prepayment plan available if you’d rather make monthly or more regular payments towards your property tax. You can

to begin making regular payments.

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FAQs

How do I change the mailing address on my tax bill?

You can call the DuPage Treasurer’s office at 630-407-5900 to change the mailing name or address on your property tax bill.

Can I prepay my taxes in DuPage County?

Yes, DuPage County has a prepayment plan system that allows you to pay your property taxes at regular intervals instead of in two installments. You can sign up for this plan on the

DuPage County government website.

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