Additional Taxpayer Assistance Programs
The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualified seniors to defer all or part of their property taxes on an owner-occupied residence. It's a form of loan with a six percent interest rate. The loan would be repaid after the taxpayers' death or at the time when the properties sold, whichever comes first. You must be at least 65 years of age by June 1, have occupied the property for at least three years and have a household income not more than $55,000 and the application must be filed by March 1. Click HERE for more information.
More information and applications are available in the McHenry County Collector's Office at:
Mailing Address:
McHenry County Collector
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Office Location:
2100 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-334-4260
Email: treas@mchenrycounty.il.gov
Filing an Appeal with the County Board of Review
What are your rights and responsibilities?
If you have any questions or discrepancies about the value or characteristics of your property, we encourage you to please call or visit our office to discuss your concerns. My staff and I will be glad to answer your questions or assist you in understanding your property assessment along with the assessment process. If you are not satisfied with our resolution and wish to file an appeal, you can file your complaint with the McHenry County Board of Review within 30 days of the township's publication date.
To obtain the rules and procedures, complaint forms, filing deadlines, and more, please click HERE to be directed to the County Assessment office, Board of Review website.
Tax Bills & Collection
Tax Bills: Taxes are paid in two installments in McHenry County, with the first due June 1st unless the date is extended because of late billing. The second installment is due September 1st. The McHenry County Treasurer mails the tax bill to the taxpayers at least 30 days before the first installment is due. It is the taxpayers' responsibility to keep their address current with the Treasurer. (Change of Address) If a taxpayer does not receive a bill, they should inquire with the Treasurer.
Collection: Tax bill payments are collected by the McHenry County Treasurer. Options for paying your property tax bill, view a tax bill or verify that a payment has been made, click HERE to be directed to the County Treasurer's website.
Mailing Address:
McHenry County Collector
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Office Location:
McHenry County Treasurer
2100 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-4260
Click HERE for a helpful illustration of the Property Tax Assessment Billing Cycle.
Have a question and not sure who to contact? Please click HERE for a resourceful contact list.