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Winnebago County, IL Property Tax Calculator
Winnebago County homeowners pay a median $3,930 a year in property tax, 2.39% of a median $164,500 home: above Illinois's 2.01% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Winnebago County by home value, at 2.39%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $1,911 | $159 |
| $120,000 | $2,867 | $239 |
| $160,000 | $3,822 | $319 |
| $250,000 | $5,973 | $498 |
| $330,000 | $7,884 | $657 |
Winnebago County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago County | 2.39% | $3,930 | $164,500 | $65,837 |
| 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
The effective rate is 2.39%: a median $3,930 a year on a median $164,500 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Winnebago County?
About $9,556 a year, $796 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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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