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Fox Lake Hills Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Fox Lake Hills, Lake County, pay about 2.44% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,116.

Fox Lake Hills, IL

Effective rate
2.44%
Median tax bill
$6,116
Median home value
$245,000
Owner-occupied homes
833
Rank in Lake County (1 = highest)
18 of 47

Lake County average: 2.26%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Fox Lake Hills's typical rate of 2.44%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$6,090
$350,000$8,526
$450,000$10,962
$600,000$14,616
$800,000$19,488

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $245,000 home in Fox Lake Hills pays about $5,968 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $11,908 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
Round Lake HeightsLake1.10%$5,364
Lake VillaLake2.71%$10,000+
Long LakeLake1.52%$4,802
Fox LakeLake2.25%$4,982
Round Lake BeachLake2.72%$5,765
Venetian VillageLake2.71%$5,987

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Fox Lake Hills, IL?

Homeowners in Fox Lake Hills pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.44% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,116 and the median home value is $245,000 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Fox Lake Hills?

About $9,744 per year at Fox Lake Hills's typical rate of 2.44%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Fox Lake Hills higher than the Lake County average?

Fox Lake Hills's typical rate of 2.44% is higher than the Lake County average of 2.26%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Fox Lake Hills on my 2026 federal return?

Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.

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