What are the department’s property tax administration responsibilities?
The Illinois Department of Revenue
- provides technical assistance and training to local officials;
- maintains taxing district maps;
- approves non-homestead exemptions;
- equalizes assessments among counties;
- administers personal property replacement taxes;
- assesses railroad operating property, pollution control facilities, and regional water treatment facilities;
- performs complex commercial and industrial appraisals at an assessor’s request; and
- publishes appraisal and assessment manuals.
