Illinois

Lien Date – January 1   

Real Property Information

  • Assessment Notice Issue Date May–October
  • Appeal Deadline May–October; May–December appeal deadline is 30 days after publication; 30 days from notice date; varies by jurisdiction   

Real Estate Tax Bill Payment Information

  • Tax Bills Issued May 1
  • Single Payment Due (Delinquent Date) June 1
  • First Installment Due (Delinquent Date) June 1
  • Second Installment Due (Delinquent Date) September 1

Personal Property Information

Personal Property is not taxable in Illinois.  

  • Illinois, Cook County
  • Lien Date January 1

Real Property Information

  • Assessment Notice Issue Date January 1
  • Appeal Deadline March 1; Varies by township; March–November. Under the waiver, interest penalties for late payments of the first installment 2020 taxes, which are due March 2, 2021, will now be postponed until May 3, 2021, and the second installment 2020 taxes, which are due August 2, 2021, will now be postponed until October 1, 2021.

Real Estate Tax Bill Payment Information

  • Tax Bills Issued February 1 and July 1
  • Single Payment Due (Delinquent Date) Date Not Applicable
  • First Installment Due (Delinquent Date) March 1
  • Second Installment Due (Delinquent Date) August 1

Personal Property Information

  • Personal Property is not taxable in Illinois.