Additional Taxpayer Assistance Programs

The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program is a loan provided by the State of Illinois for qualified senior citizens.

The program will loan up to $7,500.00 for property taxes, with a 3% interest rate on an annual basis. A lien is placed on the property and the loan does not become due until death or the property is sold.

To qualify for the tax deferral, you must:

Applications will be available at treasurer.mchenrycountyil.gov starting Jan. 1, and must be received by March 1; there will be no extensions. For questions, please visit the Treasurer’s website HERE  or contact them at 815-334-4260 or email: treasurer@mchenrycountyil.gov.

In addition, the Treasurer’s office encourages seniors to make sure they are taking advantage of the multiple exemption options that are available to ease their property-tax burden. To learn more about these exemptions, contact the McHenry County Assessments Office at 815-334-4290 or email assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov.

For more information on the program visit the McHenry County Treasurer’s website or click HERE 

Tax Bills & Collection

Paying Your Taxes
Property taxes in McHenry County are paid in two installments:

•  First installment: due June 1 (unless extended)
•  Second installment: due September 1

Making Payments

The McHenry County Treasurer collects all property tax payments. You can pay your bill, view your tax statement, or verify a payment on the County Treasurer’s website by clicking HERE

Become a VIP Taxpayer

McHenry County offers a VIP Tax payer Program that allows residents to conveniently manage their property tax information online.

By signing up, you gain access to the functions listed below:

• Schedule payments
• Receive email reminders when new tax account information becomes available
• Receive email reminders for on-time tax payments
• Electronically receive tax bill next year

The VIP Taxpayer Program makes it easier to stay informed and manage your property tax obligations all in one place. To subscribe, click HERE

McHenry County Treasurer Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

McHenry County Collector

2200 N. Seminary Ave.

Woodstock, IL 60098

Office Location & Phone:

2100 N. Seminary Ave.

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-334-4260

Email: treasurer@mchenrycountyil.gov

Forms & Resources

Access all forms and resources mentioned throughout this website in one convenient location. This section provides easy links to applications, guides, and information to help residents with property assessments, exemptions, tax bills, and other township services.

Local Government & Community Contact List 

Your Property Tax Assessment and Billing Cycle 
Exemptions Available to Homeowners
Understanding Property Assessments in Grafton Township
Assessor’s Do’s and Don’ts
General Homestead Exemption Form
General Homestead Removal Waiver
2026 Township Assessors List in McHenry County

Local Government & Community contacts