The second installment of Lake County property taxes is due Friday, September 6. A second bill will not be mailed to homeowners. Per Illinois Statute, any payment received after the due date must include a 1.5% monthly penalty.
Payment Option Instructions
· U.S. Mail
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o 18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
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· On-line by credit card or e-check
o A processing fee will be charged by the processing company.
· In person at most Lake County banks
o Must bring original bill or a copy of the bill
·Drop box
o Must pay by check and include tax bill stub in sealed envelope.
o Locations:
18 N. County Street, Waukegan
Libertyville campus off Winchester Road, a half block west of Milwaukee Avenue
Look for "Collectors Drop Box" sign.
·By Phone 1.877.690.3729
o Jurisdiction code # 7021 will be needed to complete transaction. Current payment and duplicate tax bill information is available online at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer.
"The Treasurer's Office typically experiences long lines close to the property tax due date so I encourage taxpayers to take advantage of one of the alternative payment methods," said Lake County Treasurer Robert Skidmore. "Payments must be made or postmarked before September 6 in order to avoid paying penalties."
Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due Date, September 6, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information visit the Lake County Treasurer's Office website at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer
