61042 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 61042 (Harmon, Illinois) pay a median of $2,095/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.69%, which is 10% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 61042 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lee County. This is $1,406 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 61042 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 60612 (1.69%) and 62811 (1.69%).

In Harmon, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $70,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps annual assessment increases at 7%, though Lee County reassesses to market value upon sale. Lee County's General Homestead Exemption removes $10,000 from assessed value — submit your application to the Lee County Assessor by the filing deadline on your Supervisor's Notice. Contact the Lee County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to file your exemption and lock in your base year value.