Pay Property Taxes

Pay Property Taxes

Pay Property Taxes Online in Boone County, Illinois using this service!

FAQs

What happens if I can’t pay my property taxes?

State law requires that a tax lien sale be held each year, where investors pay taxes on delinquent properties and receive a tax lien certificate in return. Those investors have the right to petition the court for a tax deed and take possession of the property after 2 1/2 years if the lien is not redeemed. Payment of taxes is an important responsibility that comes with the privilege of owning real estate

Who determines how high the property taxes will be?

There are approximately sixty different taxing districts in Boone County. The districts that affect your property are listed on your tax bill. Each district is run by a board of elected officials or a board appointed by elected officials. These boards each adopt annual budgets and enact levy ordinances that determine how much property tax they will collect in the coming year. Law requires that these actions be taken at public meetings that are published in advance.

How does my assessment affect my tax bill?

In most cases, property assessments do not affect the total tax dollars levied or collected by a taxing district. The assessment is merely used to apportion the total tax levy among the property owners in the district. Assessments do not change the amount of the average tax bill, but can cause some bills to go up while others go down.

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Pay Property Taxes

Pay Property Taxes

Pay Property Taxes Online in Boone County, Illinois using this service!

FAQs

What happens if I can’t pay my property taxes?

State law requires that a tax lien sale be held each year, where investors pay taxes on delinquent properties and receive a tax lien certificate in return. Those investors have the right to petition the court for a tax deed and take possession of the property after 2 1/2 years if the lien is not redeemed. Payment of taxes is an important responsibility that comes with the privilege of owning real estate

Who determines how high the property taxes will be?

There are approximately sixty different taxing districts in Boone County. The districts that affect your property are listed on your tax bill. Each district is run by a board of elected officials or a board appointed by elected officials. These boards each adopt annual budgets and enact levy ordinances that determine how much property tax they will collect in the coming year. Law requires that these actions be taken at public meetings that are published in advance.

How does my assessment affect my tax bill?

In most cases, property assessments do not affect the total tax dollars levied or collected by a taxing district. The assessment is merely used to apportion the total tax levy among the property owners in the district. Assessments do not change the amount of the average tax bill, but can cause some bills to go up while others go down.

Community Q&A

You can ask any questions related to this service here. We will try to answer them soon!

Service Reminders

We will notify you at the right time so that you never miss a due date again!

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