Treasurer's Office - Donna M. Kurtz, McHenry County Treasurer

Tax Programs Benefiting You

Property Tax Programs

Advance Tax

The program allows you to make a prepayment towards your property taxes for the next tax year.

In order to participate in advance tax you need to:

Fill out and sign the Advance Tax Agreement and return it to our office with a check payable to McHenry County Collector. Postmark is not acceptable.
A separate check and Advance Tax Agreement is required for each parcel.
You must pay any outstanding balances by the due date. Failure to do so may result in a tax sale on your property.
The Treasurer and staff offer no information on the tax benefits of this advance tax payment. The property owner should contact a tax professional for this purpose.
Pre-payment is not recommended if you are selling your home.
For additional information please review the Advance Tax Agreement. If you have any questions, please call our office at 815-334-4260.
Please send all payments addressed as follows:

McHenry County Collector
2200 N. Seminary Ave
Woodstock IL 60098
Attention: Karla

This program is now closed and will reopen on December 2, 2024.

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral

The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program is a loan provided by the State of Illinois for qualified senior citizens.

The program will loan up to $7,500.00 for property taxes, with a 3% interest rate on an annual basis. A lien is placed on the property and the loan does not become due until death or the property is sold.

To qualify for the tax deferral, you must:

Be 65 years of age or older.
Have a total household income of $65,000.00 or less.
Have equity in the property.
Have no unpaid property taxes or foreclosures on the property.
Have homeowner's insurance with coverage against fire and casualty.
The program is available for owner occupied, primary residences only.

Applications are available by clicking the link below. Applications must be received in the McHenry County Treasurer's Office by March 1, 2024. THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS.

For more information on the program open this BROCHURE link.

The program is currently closed and will reopen after the new year.

Property Tax Exemptions

Homeowners-General Homestead Exemption

Those in McHenry County who are eligible for a homestead exemption will now receive a homestead exemption that has been raised from $6,000 to $8,000. Available for all owner-occupied residences. No age requirement. Check your last tax bill. To add it, contact your Township Assessor or the County Assessments Office.

Mailing Address:
Office of Assessments
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098

Office Location:
667 Ware Rd., Room 106
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-334-4290
Fax: 815-338-8522
Email: assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov

Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption

Senior Citizen Homestead

Seniors (65 years or older) in McHenry County as of 2023 will receive a maximum homestead exemption raised from $5,000 to $8,000. Seniors may apply for both the General Homestead Exemption and the Senior Homestead Exemption.

To qualify for this exemption a person must be 65 years of age or older during the taxable year for which application is made and must be the owner of record or person with equitable interest in the property. More information and applications for this exemption are available from the County Assessments Office or from your local Township Assessor.

Mailing Address:
Office of Assessments
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098

Office Location:
667 Ware Rd., Room 106
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-334-4290
Fax: 815-338-8522
Email: assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov

Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption

Allows qualified senior citizens to elect to maintain the equalized assessed value of their home at the base year value and prevent any increase due to inflation. The base year is the year prior to the year you first qualify and apply for the exemption. The assessment freeze exemption does not freeze the amount of your property tax bill, which will still increase if the tax rate increases. To qualify you must be 65 years of age or older during the taxable year and have a total household income of no more than $65,000. You must have owned the property or had legal or equitable interest in the property, or had a leasehold interest in the residence, and be liable for the payment of property as your principal place of residence. The application must be made by July 1. Information and applications are available from the County Assessments Office.

McHenry County Assessments Office
667 Ware Rd., Room 106
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-334-4290
Fax: 815-338-8522
Email: assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov

Home Improvement Exemption

Reduction in assessed value increased, up to $25,000, caused by new improvement to an existing structure. This exemption is assessed over 4 years. It is available for all owner-occupied residences. No age requirement. More information is available from the County Assessments Office.

McHenry County Assessments Office
667 Ware Rd., Room 106
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-334-4290
Email: assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov

Disabled Veteran Exemption

Disabled Veteran Exemption (specially adapted housing)

Exempts up to $100,000 of assessed value. Veteran must have a service-related disability and the federal government has approved payment to construction or modify your home for your disability. Exemption continues with unmarried surviving spouse. Certification is made to Illinois Department of Revenue by US Department of Veteran's Affairs. State then certifies to county.

For more information, Contact US Department of Veterans Affairs. Local Illinois office is 815-338-9292.

Disabled Persons' Homestead Exemption

Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption

This exemption will help veterans with service-connected disabilities. If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability and you are 30% and 49% disabled, the equalized assessed value of your property is reduced by $2,500. If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability and you are 50% and 69% disabled, the equalized assessed value of your property is reduced by $5,000. Veterans who have a 70% or greater service-connected disability are exempt from property tax.

The service-connected disability must be certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. The exemption benefit carries over to a qualified surviving spouse. The surviving spouse of a veteran killed in the line of duty can qualify for this exemption. For more information contact:

McHenry County Assessments Office
667 Ware Rd., Room 106
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-334-4290
Email: assessments@mchenrycountyil.gov

Returning Veteran's Homestead Exemption