1. Treasurer's Office Is Offering Property Tax Prepayment

    Beginning Dec. 1 through Dec. 22, the Lake County Treasurer’s Office will accept prepayments for tax year 2022 (payable in calendar year 2023). Prepayment amounts are limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the tax amount from the previous year's tax bill. Read on...

  2. Qualified Candidates Sought for Two Local Government Boards

    Are you interested in participating in local government? There are openings on the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission and the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals. Additional Info...

  3. Metra Board Director Norm Carlson to Retire; Qualified Candidates Sought for Replacement

    Norm Carlson, Lake County's appointed member on the Metra Board of Directors, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 15, 2022. Candidates are sought to fill the Metra Board of Directors seat. Residents of Lake County are encouraged to apply. Additional info...

  4. Storm Sewer Improvement Completion Celebration in Lake Forest

    The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and City of Lake Forest came together to celebrate the completion of the Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project. Additional Info...

  5. New Lake County Board District Map

    On Dec 5, 2022, the new Lake County Board District Map goes into effect after the County Board is sworn in. Though the reapportionment doesn't go into effect until then, ballots for the November election reflect the new County Board district boundaries. Read on...
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Lake County Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

The Lake County Board approved its balanced Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget. The $601.7 million budget is focused on maximizing efficiencies and a recommitment to facility and technology capital improvements.

Individual tax bills will vary depending on how a property’s assessed value has changed and depending on the actions of other local government taxing bodies. The Lake County portion of the tax bill for the average homeowner is expected to be relatively flat.  

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The Lake County Board approves the fiscal year 2023 budget.