Does St. Charles have a transfer tax?
The City of St. Charles has no real estate transfer tax.
Frequently Asked Questions: Finance
How can I get a list of items being auctioned?
Check the Municipal Auction page of the City Website for a list of current auction items.
Those without convenient Internet access may contact the Finance Department at (630)377-4914.
How can I get my company on the City's vendor/bid list?
Please send a letter with the specific request, and any applicable literature to: City of St. Charles Purchasing Department, 2 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
How Can I Request a History of Prior Year Utility Bill?
Requests must be submitted either by phone (630-377-4426) or in writing (send to City of St. Charles, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174) by January 30, for the previous year's Utility Bill history.
How much do I pay for electric, water and/or sewer services?
The charges for residential electric users can be found in Section 13.08.230 of the St. Charles Municipal Code
I have a question or comment about sales tax.
For questions or comments about sales tax, please contact Jill Ghiotto at (630) 443-3960.
Is there a Penalty for Late Payment of my Utility Bill?
There is a 10% late fee on current charges for bills not paid by the due date. We will remove one late fee per year.
Please contact Utility Billing at 630-377-4426 for removal of a fee.
Please note, if the online customer portal is unavailable or you cannot complete your online payment, you are still responsible for timely payment of your City utility bill.
My car hit a pothole and was damaged - how do I file an insurance claim?
Please create a Support Request and send the date of the incident and specifics about the damage.
Property Tax Rate and Breakdown
For the current Property Tax Rate and breakdown, contact Kane County Clerk at (630) 232-5964.
Any St. Charles resident can view their property tax bill and the breakdown of how much goes to which taxing body. Visit www.kanecountytreasurer.org and click on “Print a Property Tax Bill.” There you can input your name and address, (or parcel number, if you know it) to access an itemized tax bill to review. Taxes related to the City are labeled “St. Charles City.”
Questions about absentee voting.
For more information, you may also check the Kane County Election office web site at http://www.kanecountyelections.org/.
