First Installment of Property Tax Bills Due June 2

The first installment of Lake County property taxes is due Thursday, June 2. The second installment is due Sept. 2. Please note, you only receive one bill in May. You will not receive another bill in advance of the second installment due date. Keep in mind, as you pay your tax bill, Lake County only receives a small portion of your property tax payment (about 7%), and the rest is distributed to many other taxing districts. Visit Lake County's budget page, www.lakecountyil.gov/2511/Budget, to see where your Lake County tax dollars go. Frequently Asked Questions Check out aninteractive tax bill, lakecountyportal.com/interactive-tax-bill, to help you better understand what is included on your bill. Also, below are some of the most frequently asked questions the Treasurer's Office has received. View more on theTreasurer's Office website. www.lakecountyil.gov/198/Treasurers-Office.

Question: I never received my tax bill. What should I do?

Answer: Call the Treasurer's office at 847-377-2323 or print a bill on the Treasurer's Office website. Duplicate Tax Bill page: www.lakecountyil.gov/519/Duplicate-Tax-Bill

Question: What if I have my bill, but I lost my payment stubs?

Answer: Be sure to write the parcel number on your check. You can also download a copy of your tax bill with a payment stub at thePayment Status screen, www.lakecountyil.gov/508/Current-Payment-Status

Question: I did not live here in 2015. Why did I receive a 2015 tax bill?

Answer: The tax remains with the property regardless of ownership. To determine your liability for paying the tax, check your closing statement to see if the seller gave you credit, or contact your attorney.

Property Tax Payment Options U.S. Mail - Mail your payment using the envelopes provided with your bill. It must be postmarked on or before the due date in order to avoid penalty. To mail in your payment, send it to the Treasurer's Office P.O. Box located in Bedford Park, IL. Other property tax payment options, www.lakecountyil.gov/506/Payment-Information, include: drop box, in person at most Lake County banks, and at the Lake County Treasurer's Office, online, or by phone. Visit the treasurer's website at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer, lakecountyil.gov/198/Treasurers-Office for more information, including billing history, property tax exemptions, and more.

Contact: Lake County Treasurer's Office Email Address: Treasurer@lakecountyil.gov Phone Number: 847-377-2323