Winnebago County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Winnebago County, Illinois. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
2.39%
State Effective Rate
1.88%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,168
Median Home Value (ACS)
$164,500
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,930
Owner-Occupied Households
76,408
The typical owner-occupied home in Winnebago County is valued at $164,500 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,930 per year — an effective rate of 2.39%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Illinois
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.88%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Winnebago County, Illinois, the current county-level estimate is 2.39%, or approximately $9,560 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Winnebago County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 2.39% · vs Illinois: 1.88% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,975 | $498 |
| $400,000 | $9,560 | $797 |
| $500,000 | $11,950 | $996 |
| $750,000 | $17,925 | $1,494 |
| $1,000,000 | $23,900 | $1,992 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Winnebago County2.39%
- Kendall County2.37%
- McHenry County2.36%
- DeKalb County2.45%
- Rock Island County2.28%
- Kane County2.26%
- Peoria County2.24%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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