How to pay Cook County, IL property tax

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Payment details from the official sources for Cook County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.

Pay on the official site

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Payment methods and fees

Official payment portal

Official payment portal

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Accepted methods

Bank account, Credit card

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Published fees

Online bank-account payments have no fee.

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Published installment dates

Tax year 2025. Dates retain the year published by the source.

First installment

April 1, 2026

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Second installment

October 1, 2026

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Delinquent after

October 1, 2026

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Published late-payment rule

Unpaid second-installment balances after October 1 accrue 0.75% interest per month.

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Official offices

Maria Pappas

Office website

Office website

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Phone

(312) 443-5100

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All Cook County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/
Pay Online with Your Bank Account

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https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/
Use your bank account to pay your property taxes with no fee

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Continue with your property

Common questions

Where can I pay Cook County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/. Bank account, Credit card