Late Payment Penalty

  • According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, 35 ILCS 200/15, the Lake County Collector is bound by state law to collect 1.5% penalty per month on any unpaid installment balance after the due dates. 
  • For this year, due dates are June 6th and September 6th, therefore the penalty is calculated on the 7th of each month and is not prorated by state law.
  • Forgiveness of the penalty must be due to a Lake County error and must be documented.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Not receiving a tax bill, medical emergencies, travel or payment history do not qualify for exemption.
Payment Date
1st Installment
2nd Installment
By June 6
0% 0%
June 7 - July 6
1.5% 0%
July 7 - August 6
3.0% 0%
August 7 - September 6
4.5% 0%
September 7 - October 6
6.0% 1.5%
October 7 - November 14
7.5% 3.0%
  • As of November 14, 2022, the following forms of payment will be accepted in person only: cash, cashier's check, certified check, money order, and credit card (please call our office for details).
  • To avoid tax sale, payments must be received in the Treasurer’s Office by 5 p.m. (no postmark) on Friday, November 14, 2022.