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Friday, September 20, 2024

Illinois homeowners face high property tax burden, calls for relief grow

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State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District

State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District

The typical Illinois homeowner now pays approximately $5,055 in property taxes, which is more than double the national average. These high tax rates place a significant burden on Illinois families who are already contending with the rising costs of essentials. There is a growing call for increased efforts to provide relief for residents so they can continue to thrive in Illinois.

A recent article from Daily Journal highlighted the ongoing housing crisis exacerbated by increasing property taxes.

https://www.daily-journal.com/news/illinois/illinois-facing-growing-housing-crisis-as-property-taxes-continue-to-increase/article_d59c66c2-58cf-11ef-a31a-77ac574133ae.html

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