Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Carrollton, Illinois
Median Carrollton, Illinois effective property tax rate: 1.87%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Carrollton, Illinois home value: $86,104
Median annual Carrollton, Illinois tax bill: $1,440, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Greene calculated?
Property taxes in Carrollton, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Carrollton's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Carrollton, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.87%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,610
$1,494
How Does the Carrollton Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Carrollton property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Carrollton's median effective tax rate of 1.87% — based on actual property records in Greene County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Carrollton's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Carrollton: rates are the same across ZIP code 62016, primarily due to local assessment district patterns.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Carrollton.
About Carrollton Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Carrollton, Greene, Illinois
Carrollton’s median effective property tax rate of 1.87% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Greene County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Carrollton. Homeowners in the 62016 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.87%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.87%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Greene County. Understanding which part of Carrollton you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Carrollton homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Carrollton's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Carrollton Tax Rate
1.87%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Greene County Tax Rate
2.00%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62016 | 1.14% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.16% | 2.31% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Carrollton, Illinois, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Greene County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Greene County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the spring.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Carrollton.
For example, the median home price in Carrollton is $86,104, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62016 has the highest median home price at $86,104.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$24,010
$55,057
$86,104
Median Carrollton Market Value
$86,104
Median Greene County Market Value
$57,052
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62016 | $33,273 | $54,703 | $86,104 | $117,962 | $157,111 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Carrollton are calculated from a home’s assessed value and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in Greene County. The assessed value is based on the market value of the property, and that figure is multiplied by the applicable tax rate to determine the bill. For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger tax bill, even if the home has not changed hands.
In Carrollton, the median home price is $86,104, and the median property tax bill is $1,440.00 in ZIP code 62016. Bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $840 and the 75th percentile at $2,191, while the 90th percentile reaches $3,126. Compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400, many homeowners in Carrollton pay less, but rising assessments can still increase annual costs.
Median Carrollton Tax Bill
$1,440
Median Greene County Tax Bill
$1,067
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62016 | $421 | $840 | $1,440 | $2,191 | $3,126 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Greene Tax Assessor | |
| Website | greenecounty.munisselfservice.com |