Residents in Illinois face a 1,222% property tax hike due to a law taxing woodland like homes.

Residents in Montgomery County, Illinois are facing a dramatic 1,222% increase in property taxes due to a 2007 state law requiring woodland tracts to be taxed like homes. For example, Brandi Lentz saw her tax bill rise from $756 to over $10,000. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is working with affected landowners to find a solution, but a quick resolution is uncertain.

November 30, 2024
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