Tax Information & Forms
City of St. Charles Tax Facts
Real Estate Tax Information
The City's Portion of Property Taxes: Approximately 10.0% of the total property tax bill.
For example, in 2024, a resident in a $300,000 home pays about $675 in property taxes to the City to help pay for critical services such as police, fire and public works.
City Property Tax Rate: $0.734247. The rate reflects the 2024 levy year payable in 2025.
City of St. Charles Equalized Assessed Value (EAV): $2,024,522,076 (or about $6.1 billion estimated actual value; 10 straight years of growth).
Sales Tax Information
Total General Merchandise Sales Tax Rate 8.5%. This is distributed as follows:
| State of Illinois |
5.00% |
| City Municipal |
1.00% |
| City Home Rule |
1.50% |
| RTA |
0.75% |
| Kane County |
0.25% |
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Total Qualifying Grocery Sales Tax Rate is 1.75%, distributed as follows:
| City Municipal |
|
1.00% |
| RTA |
|
0.75% |
Total Qualifying Drugs and Medical Appliances Sales Tax Rate is 1.75%, distributed as follows:
| City Municipal |
|
1.00% |
| RTA |
|
0.75% |
Total Titled Vehicle Rate is 7.0%. City receives 1% of this amount
Other Tax Information:
Alcohol Tax Rate 3.00% for Alcoholic Beverages Served and Package Sales
Hotel/Motel Tax Rate 6% of 94% of Gross Rental Revenues.
Local Fuel Tax Rate $0.02 Per Gallon of Fuel Sold Within the City
Admissions Tax Rate 10% of Each Admissions Charge
Tax or Fees not Imposed
- The City of St. Charles does not require a real estate transfer tax or stamp
- The City of St. Charles does not impose a natural gas tax
- The City of St. Charles does not require vehicle stickers
- The City of St. Charles does not require dog or cat licenses
- Visit Kane County Animal Control website for information about required fees from the county
- For information about required City permits and licenses, visit our Forms, Permits and Records webpage.
Tax Forms