Property tax in Cicero, IL

One rule applies, with its citation below.

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Effective tax rate near 2.8%, against Chicago's 1.66%

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Verified on 2026-08-01 — 15 days ago.

Cicero's median effective property tax rate is roughly 2.83%, against roughly 1.66% in Chicago.

On a $300,000 building that is roughly $3,500 a year of difference — enough to move a marginal deal to negative cash flow. The research notes exclude the municipality on this basis alone.

Cicero effective rate: ~2.83%
Chicago effective rate: ~1.66%

Sources

Cook County Treasurer — effective tax rates by municipality

Every rule for Cicero, IL