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Lake County Property Tax Due Date

Illinois

(847) 377-2323

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Official Source
Installment 1

Varies (Cook Co.: March 1)

First installment (varies by county)

Installment 2

Varies (Cook Co.: August 1)

Second installment

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Penalty: 1.5% per month starting day after dueGrace period: None

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Lake County Treasurer

Treasurer

Holly Kim

Office Address

18 N County St
Waukegan, IL 60085

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Office Hours

Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

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By Mail

Mail check payable to Lake County Treasurer

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In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office — 18 N County St, Waukegan IL 60085, Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

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About Lake County

Lake County is a county located in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Illinois, along the shores of Lake Michigan. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 714,342, making it the third-most populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Waukegan, the tenth-largest city in Illinois.

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Due dates shown are for reference only. Contact your county treasurer's office to confirm official deadlines before making payments.