What is the property tax rate in DeKalb, IL?

DeKalb has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.81%. On a median home valued at $202,900, homeowners pay approximately $5,696 per year in property taxes.

How does DeKalb compare to DeKalb County?

DeKalb's effective rate of 2.81% is 15% higher than the DeKalb County average of 2.45%. The county-wide median annual tax is $5,974, while DeKalb homeowners pay an estimated $5,696.

How much are property taxes in DeKalb on a $300,000 home?

Based on DeKalb's effective rate of 2.81%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $8,430 per year, or about $703 per month.

DeKalb Property Tax Rate

DeKalb County, Illinois

2.81%effective rate

DeKalb is located in DeKalb County, Illinois. Homeowners in DeKalb pay a median of $5,696 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $202,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.81%. This is 15% higher than the DeKalb County average of 2.45%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.81%

vs 2.45% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,696

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$202,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

40,464

DeKalb, IL

How DeKalb Compares

DeKalb

2.81%

DeKalb County Average

2.45%

Illinois Average

2.01%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in DeKalb

Property taxes in DeKalb are collected by DeKalb County. Tax exemptions available to DeKalb County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in DeKalb. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the DeKalb County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$8,430

$703/month · Rate: 2.81%

DeKalb County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.