60140 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 60140 (Hampshire, Illinois) pay a median of $7,617/year in property taxes on homes valued at $316,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.40%, which is 28% above the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 60140 is approximately $635, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kane County. This is $4,116 more than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 60140 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 61866 (2.40%) and 62232 (2.40%).

In Hampshire, property taxes represent approximately 6.6% of the median household income of $114,675, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois restricts assessed value increases to 7% yearly; your property will reassess at purchase price when you buy. Kane County's General Homestead Exemption removes $10,000 from your assessed value — submit the application to the Kane County Assessor by the deadline shown on your Supervisor's Notice. Contact the Kane County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure the exemption is filed and your assessment reflects the correct base year.