Access Kankakee County Tax Records

Kankakee County property tax records are maintained by the county offices in Kankakee, the county seat. With a population of about 106,635, Kankakee County sits south of the Chicago metro area in east-central Illinois. The county treasurer, assessor, and clerk work together to assess property values, extend tax rates, and collect payments. You can search property tax records for any parcel in Kankakee County using the free online tools provided by the county.

Kankakee County Property Tax Search

The Kankakee County tax search portal is the main online tool for looking up property tax records. The system runs on a DevNet Wedge platform and lets you search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. Results show the tax bill amount, payment status, and a breakdown of taxes by taxing district.

The search tool is free and open to everyone. You do not need an account or login. When you pull up a parcel, the results include the assessed value, exemptions, and each taxing body that gets a share of the property tax bill. This gives you a full picture of the Kankakee County property tax records for that property. You can also see prior year tax information and whether the account is current or has a balance due.

If you have trouble finding a property, try searching by parcel number instead of address. Street addresses can be formatted in different ways. The parcel number is a unique identifier that always pulls up the right record.

Kankakee County Treasurer

The Kankakee County Treasurer's office is at 189 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901. Call (815) 937-2990 for questions about property tax bills, payments, or account status. The treasurer is responsible for mailing tax bills and collecting all property tax payments in Kankakee County.

Under 35 ILCS 200, the treasurer must send tax bills at least 30 days before the first installment is due. Kankakee County property taxes are paid in two installments, typically due in June and September. Check your bill or contact the treasurer for the exact due dates each year. If you pay late, interest accrues at 1.5% per month as required by Illinois law. That penalty is steep, so it pays to stay on top of your due dates.

The treasurer accepts payments by mail, in person, and online. When paying by mail, include your payment stub and make the check out to the Kankakee County Treasurer. For in-person payments, visit the office at 189 E Court St during business hours. Online payment options may carry a convenience fee for credit and debit cards.

Kankakee County Assessor and Property Values

The Kankakee County Assessor determines the fair market value of each property in the county. Call (815) 937-2940 for questions about your assessment. Under Illinois law (35 ILCS 200), all property is assessed at 33.33% of its fair market value. That assessed value, after exemptions, is multiplied by the local tax rate to produce your bill.

The assessment process relies on sales data, property characteristics, and neighborhood factors. If your assessed value seems too high, you can appeal. Start with the Kankakee County Board of Review. File your appeal on time and bring evidence like recent comparable sales or an independent appraisal. If the Board of Review does not resolve the issue, you can appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.

The Illinois Department of Revenue also sets an equalization factor for Kankakee County each year. This multiplier adjusts the county's assessments so they meet the 33.33% standard statewide. The factor gets applied to your assessed value before exemptions and tax rates kick in. It shows up in your Kankakee County property tax records as the equalized assessed value (EAV).

Kankakee County Clerk

The Kankakee County Clerk can be reached at (815) 937-2990. The clerk extends the tax rates each year. This is the process of taking the levies from each taxing district and applying them to the assessed values to calculate the actual tax bills. Without the clerk's work, the assessed values from the assessor would not turn into the property tax bills you see in your Kankakee County property tax records.

The clerk also handles recorded documents tied to property. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases are all recorded through this office. When property sells, the new deed gets recorded. Tax liens from delinquent property taxes also go through the clerk. These documents form part of the property's overall record in Kankakee County.

Property Tax Exemptions in Kankakee County

Exemptions reduce the taxable value of your property. They can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your Kankakee County property tax bill. You must apply through the assessor's office to get any exemption on your property tax records.

The most common exemptions in Kankakee County include the General Homestead Exemption (up to $6,000 reduction in assessed value), the Senior Homestead Exemption (up to $5,000 for homeowners 65 and older), and the Senior Freeze (which locks your assessed value if you meet income limits). Disabled persons can get a $2,000 reduction. Disabled veterans may qualify for up to $5,000 off or a full exemption if rated 70% or more disabled. All of these are authorized under 35 ILCS 200.

State-Level Property Tax Resources

Several state agencies provide information and tools that connect to Kankakee County property tax records. The Illinois Department of Revenue property tax page has general information about how property taxes work in Illinois. It also publishes the annual equalization factors for each county, including Kankakee County.

The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board handles appeals that go beyond the local Board of Review. If you filed an appeal in Kankakee County and want to take it further, PTAB is the next step. Their site has forms, deadlines, and instructions for filing.

The full text of the Illinois Property Tax Code is available through the Illinois General Assembly website. This is the law (35 ILCS 200) that governs how property taxes are assessed, extended, collected, and appealed in Kankakee County and every other county in Illinois. If you want to understand the legal basis for any part of the process, this is the source.

Tax Sales and Delinquent Taxes

When property taxes go unpaid in Kankakee County, the treasurer holds an annual tax sale. Investors pay the delinquent taxes and receive a certificate of purchase. The property owner gets a redemption period, usually 2 to 2.5 years, to pay back the taxes plus interest. Under 35 ILCS 200, interest starts at 1.5% per month for the first six months and increases after that.

Tax sale records are public and show up in Kankakee County property tax records. If you are buying property, check for any tax sale activity before you close. The Kankakee County Treasurer at (815) 937-2990 can give you the current status of any parcel. Clearing up delinquent taxes before a sale is always cheaper than dealing with the redemption process after.

Cities in Kankakee County

Kankakee County includes the city of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, and other communities. No cities in Kankakee County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All property tax records for Kankakee County cities are managed through the county offices described above. Call the Kankakee County Treasurer at (815) 937-2990 for any property in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Kankakee County. Property tax records are filed in the county where the property sits. Confirm you are searching the right county for your property.