About Property Taxes
Property tax has played a major role in financing government since Illinois’ early days. In fact, until the depression of the 1930s, property tax was the main source of funding for state government. Today, however, only local governments levy and collect property tax. Approximately 6,000 local government units (e.g., municipalities, townships, counties, schools, park districts) use property tax to finance the majority of services that they provide to their citizens. The largest share of local property tax goes to school districts for education. Other public services include police and fire protection, street maintenance, and recreation. See more information from Illinois Department of Revenue.
Property Tax Rates in Hampshire - 2022
| Taxing Body | Property Tax Rate | Percent of Total Taxes |
|---|---|---|
| School District 300 | 5.382192% | 65.6% |
| Hampshire Fire Protection District | 0.752084% | 9.2% |
| Hampshire Village | 0.48306% | 5.9% |
| Elgin Community College 509 | 0.443855% | 5.4% |
| Kane County | 0.361798% | 4.4% |
| Hampshire Township Road District | 0.215019% | 2.6% |
| Hampshire Park District | 0.173136% | 2.1% |
| Kane County Forest Preserve District | 0.147744% | 1.8% |
| Ella Johnson Library District | 0.13271% | 1.6% |
| Hampshire Township | 0.1138% | 1.4% |
| Hampshire Cemetery | 0.002786% | 0.03% |
| Total | 8.208184 |
The information above excludes SSA taxes and any other applicable property-related fees.
Other Helpful Information
Your Tax Bill Explained
Property Tax Relief
The Property Tax Cycle
Illinois Department of Revenue
Other Local Tax Information
Contact Information
Please contact the Kane County Clerk's Office with any questions about your tax bill.
Please contact the Hampshire Township Assessor's Office with any questions about your assessed property value.