60408 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 60408 (Braidwood, Illinois) pay a median of $4,082/year in property taxes on homes valued at $219,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.86%, which is near the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 60408 is approximately $340, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Will County. This is $581 more than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 60408 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62444 (1.86%) and 61733 (1.86%).

In Braidwood, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $93,914, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps assessed value growth at 7% annually, though Will County properties reassess to market value at sale. File for Will County's General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 reduction in assessed value) with the Will County Assessor by the deadline stated on your Supervisor's Notice. Submit your exemption application to the Will County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to lock in the reduction on your tax bill.