Taxes
Service Modification
In response to COVID-19, the Lake County Clerk’s office is closed to the public until further notice.
Please visit our website for general information or call 847-377-2400 for requesting records.
Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information from 10 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday.
Friday
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Tax Extension
View information about the tax rate calculation process and find answers to frequently asked questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check out answers to frequently asked questions regarding taxing districts and taxpayers.
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Tax Extension Data
View tax extension data by year dating back to 2005.
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Tax Extension Process
The County Clerk is responsible for “extending” (calculating) property tax rates for all taxing districts in Lake County. Though the process is started annually, each cycle takes two years to complete, so the billing for any given tax year occurs in the year following.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Tax Redemption
if property taxes are not paid on time, they become delinquent and sold at a tax sale. Those sold taxes must be repaid (“redeemed”) in order for the current owner not to lose ownership of the property. The County Clerk’s office administers the redemption process.
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Estimate of Redemption
Read about sold taxes and payment options and estimated redemption prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the tax redemption process.
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Tax Redemption Process
The County Clerk’s Office administers the redemption process.
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Tax Redemption Sample Timeline
Check out information about a sample timeline for tax redemption in Lake County.
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Estimate of Redemption