Illinois

Stephenson County Property Tax Exemptions & Savings

Statewide exemptions available in Stephenson County, with savings estimated against this county's own effective tax rate. See all Illinois exemptions or compare tax rates across every Illinois county.

Median annual bill: $3,140
Median home value: $127,500
Effective rate: 2.46%
Rank in Illinois: 6 of 102

Illinois's median effective rate is 1.84%, for comparison.

Data as of July 2026.

Available programs

Homestead Exemption

General Homestead Exemption

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $6,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes

Eligibility & how to apply →

Senior (65+) Exemption

Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption

Mechanism:: Assessment freeze
Benefit:: Assessment freeze
Scope:: All property taxes
Age:: 65+

Eligibility & how to apply →

Disabled Veteran Exemption

Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: Tiered by disability rating
Scope:: All property taxes

Eligibility & how to apply →

Disabled Person Exemption

Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $2,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes

Eligibility & how to apply →

Estimated savings in Stephenson County

At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.

Estimated annual property tax savings by program and example home value
Program	$127,500 home	$191,250 home	$255,000 home
General Homestead Exemption	~$443 est.	~$443 est.	~$443 est.
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities	Benefit depends on your disability rating — use the calculator below.
Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities	~$148 est.	~$148 est.	~$148 est.

Estimate your own savings

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Income limits use different definitions (AGI, "income for the year," etc.) — this is a guide, not a determination.

Using the Stephenson County effective rate (~2.46%) on a $350,000 home. Figures are estimates.

General Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption
~$443/year
Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.

Local-option programs

Your county or city may offer additional local-option exemptions with locally set limits that this site doesn't cover in v1 — confirm with your county assessor. Illinois Department of Revenue.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Stephenson County, Illinois?: Stephenson County's effective property tax rate is about 2.46%, derived from 2023 Census ACS data: a median annual bill of $3,140 on a median home value of $127,500. That ranks 6 of 102 Illinois counties by effective rate.
What property tax exemptions can I get in Stephenson County?: Stephenson County homeowners can apply for Illinois's statewide programs: General Homestead Exemption (Homestead Exemption), Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (Senior (65+) Exemption), Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (Disabled Veteran Exemption), Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (Disabled Person Exemption). Your county or city may also offer additional local-option exemptions this site doesn't cover for now — confirm those with your county assessor.
How much can the General Homestead Exemption save in Stephenson County?: On Stephenson County's own median home value of $127,500, the General Homestead Exemption is estimated to save roughly $443 per year at the county's 2.46% effective rate.
When is the property tax exemption deadline in Illinois?: Deadlines vary by program in Illinois: Varies by county; in most counties the exemption is granted automatically once established, Cook County requires annual application. Annual filing of Form PTAX-340 with the Chief County Assessment Office each year. Annual application (Form PTAX-342) filed with the Chief County Assessment Office; annual re-application by July 1. File initial Form PTAX-343 (with proof of disability) with the Chief County Assessment Office; renew annually with Form PTAX-343-R.

Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.

Stephenson County Property Tax Exemptions & Savings

Median annual bill: $3,140
Median home value: $127,500
Effective rate: 2.46%
Rank in Illinois: 6 of 102

Illinois's median effective rate is 1.84%, for comparison.

Data as of July 2026.

Estimated savings in Stephenson County

At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.

Estimated annual property tax savings by program and example home value
Program	$127,500 home	$191,250 home	$255,000 home
General Homestead Exemption	~$443 est.	~$443 est.	~$443 est.
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities	Benefit depends on your disability rating — use the calculator below.
Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities	~$148 est.	~$148 est.	~$148 est.

Estimate your own savings

Prefilled for Stephenson County. Enter your home value and situation.

State

County (optional — sharpens the rate)

Home value

Age (optional)

SituationI'm a veteranI have a qualifying disability

Household income (optional)

Income limits use different definitions (AGI, "income for the year," etc.) — this is a guide, not a determination.

Using the Stephenson County effective rate (~2.46%) on a $350,000 home. Figures are estimates.

General Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption
~$443/year
Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Stephenson County, Illinois?

Stephenson County's effective property tax rate is about 2.46%, derived from 2023 Census ACS data: a median annual bill of $3,140 on a median home value of $127,500. That ranks 6 of 102 Illinois counties by effective rate.

What property tax exemptions can I get in Stephenson County?

Stephenson County homeowners can apply for Illinois's statewide programs: General Homestead Exemption (Homestead Exemption), Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (Senior (65+) Exemption), Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (Disabled Veteran Exemption), Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (Disabled Person Exemption). Your county or city may also offer additional local-option exemptions this site doesn't cover for now — confirm those with your county assessor.

How much can the General Homestead Exemption save in Stephenson County?

On Stephenson County's own median home value of $127,500, the General Homestead Exemption is estimated to save roughly $443 per year at the county's 2.46% effective rate.

When is the property tax exemption deadline in Illinois?

Deadlines vary by program in Illinois: Varies by county; in most counties the exemption is granted automatically once established, Cook County requires annual application. Annual filing of Form PTAX-340 with the Chief County Assessment Office each year. Annual application (Form PTAX-342) filed with the Chief County Assessment Office; annual re-application by July 1. File initial Form PTAX-343 (with proof of disability) with the Chief County Assessment Office; renew annually with Form PTAX-343-R.