Finance Department - Tax Guide
Village of Skokie 2008 Property Tax Levy (Payable in 2009) – Key Points
To see detailed tax diagrams please click here.
- Skokie 's tax levy is the same as it was back in 1990 due to a self-imposed property tax freeze. Thus, the 2008 property tax levy was the same as it was back in 1990.
- Based on an average, the Village accounted for 7.32% of an average property tax bill for 2008.
- Over the eighteen years of the self-imposed property tax freeze, Skokie's percent of an average taxpayer's property tax bill has decreased from 15.2% in 1990 to 7.32% in 2008.
- Based on an average Skokie taxpayer's property tax bill, school districts account for an average of 67.7% of the tax bill for 2008.
- Elementary schools averaged 38.5% and high schools averaged 29.1% for 2008.
- Resident's individual taxes paid to the Village vary, however, on their individual level of assessment and the school districts in which they reside. The term "assessment" reflects the valuation of the property by the Cook County Assessor's Office. Cook County reassesses properties every three years. The current tax bills are the second bills to be issued in the three-year assessment cycle.
- Depending of the level of the assessment for each property, any given resident's Village of Skokie property tax line may show an increase/decrease or even remain somewhat constant. This is all a byproduct of the tax extension process over which Skokie does not have control.
- Contact the Cook County Assessor's Office can help with questions about your property tax assessment and property tax appeals on the web at www.cookcountyassessor.com/index.asp or phone the local office at 847-470-7237, located at 5600 Old Orchard Rd., Room 149.
- Contact the Cook County Treasurer for assistance with bill payment and other property tax issues at www.cookcountytreasurer.com/default.aspx or phone 312-443-5100.
Sales Tax
9.50% on general merchandise went into effect on July 1, 2010 (see tax table)
7.25% on registered motor vehicles
Sales taxes are collected and administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Please call for information regarding sales and use taxes 1-800-732-8866.
Simplified Telecommunications Tax
6%
The Simplified Telecommunications tax is imposed by the Village of Skokie and collected by and administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue (see tax table).
Hotel/Motel Tax
3 1/2% for establishments of 349 rooms or less
6% for establishments of 350 rooms or more
The Hotel/Motel tax is imposed by the Village of Skokie
Aggregate Property Tax Rates in Skokie
By elementary school district (per $100 of equalized assessed valuation).
2008 Tax Levy
School District 68.0 - $ 6.136
School District 69.0 - $ 7.501
School District 72.0 - $ 5.809
School District 73.0 - $ 6.647
School District 73.5 - $ 7.880
School District 65.0 - $ 6.408
Average Tax Rate - $ 6.598
Local Fuel Tax
$.03 (3 cents) per gallon
The Local Fuel tax was imposed by the Village of Skokie effective June 1, 2009 and will expire on May 31, 2012 without further Board action. This tax is collected and administered by the Village of Skokie, Finance Department.
Utility Tax
Approximately 5% on electric, natural gas and water
Effective May 1, 2010 a utility tax was imposed and will expire on May 1, 2015 without further Board action. Click here for additional information regarding the Village's financial condition and the utility tax.