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Kankakee County, IL Property Tax Calculator
Kankakee County homeowners pay a median $4,266 a year in property tax, 2.21% of a median $192,600 home: above Illinois's 2.01% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Kankakee County by home value, at 2.21%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $2,215 | $185 |
| $140,000 | $3,101 | $258 |
| $190,000 | $4,209 | $351 |
| $290,000 | $6,424 | $535 |
| $390,000 | $8,639 | $720 |
Kankakee County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee County | 2.21% | $4,266 | $192,600 | $71,281 |
| Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 | $83,390 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Kankakee County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Kankakee County?
The effective rate is 2.21%: a median $4,266 a year on a median $192,600 home. That's the 10th highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kankakee County?
About $8,860 a year, $738 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kankakee County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Its rate is above the state's 2.01%. Across Illinois, covered counties range from 1.58% to 2.58%.
How do I lower my Kankakee County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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