Tazewell County, IL property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Tazewell County is 2.12%, above the Illinois median of 2.07% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,481 a year on a home worth $164,500.
- Effective rate
- 2.12%
- Median annual bill
- $3,481
- Median home value
- $164,500
- Rank in Illinois
- 21of 102
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,240 | $353 |
| $300,000 | $6,360 | $530 |
| $400,000 | $8,480 | $707 |
| $500,000 | $10,600 | $883 |
| $750,000 | $15,900 | $1,325 |
| $1,000,000 | $21,200 | $1,767 |
Tazewell County compared with Illinois and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | 2.12% | $3,481 | $164,500 |
| Illinois median | 2.07% | $5,189 | $250,500 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Illinois statewide: General Homestead Exemption of up to $10,000 of equalized assessed value in Cook County, $8,000 in the counties contiguous to Cook, and $6,000 elsewhere. The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption adds $8,000 in Cook and the contiguous counties or $5,000 elsewhere, and a senior assessment freeze is available under an income limit.
Due dates and payment
Illinois statewide: two installments, typically due June 1 and September 1 (Cook County: March 1 and August 1, often delayed). Confirm the local schedule with the Tazewell County tax office.
Appealing your assessment
30 days from the township assessment notice; a second appeal to the county Board of Review follows. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.
How Illinois assesses value
33 1/3% of fair market value statewide; Cook County classifies property and assesses residential at 10%, then a state equalization factor is applied.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Rules: Illinois Department of Revenue, Property Tax Exemption Information (PIO-74).
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Tazewell County, IL?
The median effective property tax rate in Tazewell County is 2.12% of home value, above the Illinois median of 2.07% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,481 a year on a median home value of $164,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Tazewell County?
About $8,480 per year at the county's median effective rate of 2.12%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
When are property taxes due in Tazewell County?
Illinois statewide: two installments, typically due June 1 and September 1 (Cook County: March 1 and August 1, often delayed). Check the Tazewell County tax office for the exact local dates.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Tazewell County?
30 days from the township assessment notice; a second appeal to the county Board of Review follows. Appeals in Illinois start with the county assessor or appraisal review board.
How does Tazewell County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Tazewell County ranks 21 of 102 Illinois counties by effective rate. The Illinois median is 2.07% and the median bill is $5,189.