61354 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 61354 (Peru, Illinois) pay a median of $2,899/year in property taxes on homes valued at $160,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.81%, which is 4% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 61354 is approximately $242, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within LaSalle County. This is $602 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 61354 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 61568 (1.81%) and 62555 (1.81%).

In Peru, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $69,382, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois limits assessed value growth to 7% per year under state law, though LaSalle County properties reassess to purchase price at sale. File for LaSalle County's General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 reduction in assessed value) with the LaSalle County Assessor by the deadline shown on your assessment notice. Register your exemption with the LaSalle County Assessor immediately after closing to ensure it applies to your first tax bill.