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Sangamon County, IL Property Tax Calculator
Sangamon County homeowners pay a median $3,512 a year in property tax, 1.99% of a median $176,300 home: below Illinois's 2.01% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Sangamon County by home value, at 1.99%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $1,793 | $149 |
| $130,000 | $2,590 | $216 |
| $180,000 | $3,586 | $299 |
| $260,000 | $5,179 | $432 |
| $350,000 | $6,972 | $581 |
Sangamon County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County | 1.99% | $3,512 | $176,300 | $75,357 |
| 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 Sangamon 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 Sangamon County?
The effective rate is 1.99%: a median $3,512 a year on a median $176,300 home. That's the 22nd highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Sangamon County?
About $7,968 a year, $664 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Sangamon County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Its rate is below the state's 2.01%. Across Illinois, covered counties range from 1.58% to 2.58%.
How do I lower my Sangamon 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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