News Releases
5/1/2023 – Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that the County Farmland Assessment Review Committee of DeKalb County, Illinois, pursuant to the provisions of Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/10-120 of the Property Tax Code, will hold a public hearing, the subject of which shall be the proposed equalized assessed value of farmland for 2024.
Notice is further given that the owners of property affected or anyone representing them or other citizens of DeKalb County may appear before the County Farmland Assessment Review Committee of DeKalb, Illinois, at a hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the 22nd day of May, 2023 in the Conference Room East of the DeKalb County Administration Building, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, Illinois.
The Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/10-120, provide that the assessment of farmland be based upon the agricultural economic value per acre by soil productivity index. The equalized assessed value shall represent 33 1/3 of the agricultural economic value.
4/24/2023 – Press Release
Applications for the 2023 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption are available to qualified DeKalb County seniors 65 years of age and older, who have owned and lived in the property as their primary residence for the last two January firsts, and have a total household income of $65,000 or less for 2022.
The senior assessment freeze is an exemption that allows qualified senior citizens to freeze their assessment, at a base year value. The exemption is equal to the difference between the current assessed value and the frozen base year value. This exemption freezes the assessed value only, and does not freeze property taxes.
Qualifying seniors, filing for the senior freeze exemption are asked to bring the front page of their 2022 (1040) Federal Income Tax form and Schedule 1, if applicable for all household members. If Federal Income Taxes are not filed, the Social Security 1099 statement is required, along with any additional 1099 income statements received for 2022, for all household members.
This exemption is not a “pay-back” program, and should not be confused with the Real Estate Tax Deferral Program thru the Treasurer’s office.
Deadline to apply for the 2023 senior freeze exemption is July 1, 2023.
Please call the Chief County Assessment Office at 815-895-7120 for further information. Office staff is available to help applicants complete the exemption form when filing in person. This form no longer requires a notary.
3/20/2023 – Press Release
Attention persons 65 years of age, it is time to file for your Senior Homestead Exemption!
If you are 65 years of age or will be turning 65 this year, you may be eligible for a Senior Homestead Exemption. To qualify, you must own and live in your home as your primary residence. Applications can be filed anytime during the year that you turn 65.
Forms are available at https://dekalbcounty.org/departments/assessment-office/
To learn more, please contact the Chief County Assessment Office by phone at 815-895-7120 or by emailing CCAO@dekalbcounty.org.
3/13/2023 – Press Release
Is your address correct for your tax bill? Have you moved in the last year? An incorrect mailing address could prevent you from receiving your tax bill and other important notices in a timely fashion. The Chief County Assessment Office requests that anyone who has moved and/or has a different mailing address than previously listed to contact us. Please see the press release for more information.
12/01/2022- Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that the annual Assessors’ Instructional meeting for assessors of all Townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, pursuant to 35 ILCS, 200/9-15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code, will be held Friday, December 16th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room East in the DeKalb County Administration Building, Sycamore, Illinois.
09/26/2022 – Press Release
Is your address correct for your tax bill? Have you moved in the last year? An incorrect mailing address could prevent you from receiving your tax bill and other important notices in a timely fashion. The Chief County Assessment Office requests that anyone who has moved and/or has a different mailing address than previously listed to contact us.
The address change must be in writing with the owner’s signature. Forms are available in the Chief County Assessment Office or send a letter with the requested address change and the owner’s signature. A form is available on the DeKalb County website, www.dekalbcounty.org under the Treasurer’s Department and/or Assessment Office that may be completed, printed, and signed. Please mail to the Chief County Assessment Office, Administration Building, 110 E Sycamore St, Sycamore, IL 60178, email to CCAO@dekalbcounty.org , or fax to 815/895-1684.
If you have questions, the phone number is 815-895-7120.
04/25/2022 – Press Release
2022 Senior Assessment Freeze applications available for DeKalb County Homeowners 65 years of age and older. The deadline to apply for the 2022 freeze exemption is July 1, 2022. Click here for more information.
03/08/2022 – Press Release
Attention persons 65 years of age, it is time to file for your Senior Homestead Exemption!
If you are 65 years of age or will be turning 65 this year, you may be eligible for a Senior Homestead Exemption. To qualify, you must own and live in your home as your primary residence. Applications can be filed anytime during the year that you turn 65.
Forms are available at https://dekalbcounty.org/departments/assessment-office/
To learn more, please contact the Chief County Assessment Office by phone at 815-895-7120 or by emailing CCAO@dekalbcounty.org.
11/22/2021
Board of Review Tentative 2022 Meetings: the second Wednesday of every month for regular business.
Tentative 2022 Meeting Schedule
11/17/2021 Press Release:
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the annual Assessors’ Instructional meeting for assessors of all Townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, pursuant to 35 ILCS, 200/9-15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code, will be held Friday, December 10th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room East in the DeKalb County Administration Building, Sycamore, Illinois.
Dated at Sycamore, Illinois, this 17th day of November 2021
Bridget Nodurft, CIAO-I Supervisor of Assessments
09/22/2021 Press Release:
Is your address correct for your tax bill? Have you moved in the last year? An incorrect mailing address could prevent you from receiving your tax bill and other important notices in a timely fashion. The Chief County Assessment Office requests that anyone who has moved and/or has a different mailing address than previously listed to contact us. The address change must be in writing with the owner’s signature. Forms are available in the Chief County Assessment Office or send a letter with the requested address change and the owner’s signature. The Address Change Request Form is available under the Treasurer’s Department and/or Assessment Office that may be completed, printed, and signed. Please mail to the Chief County Assessment Office, Administration Building, 110 E Sycamore St, Sycamore, IL 60178, email to CCAO@dekalbcounty.org, or fax to 815-895-1684. If you have questions, the phone number is 815-895-7120.