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Rolling Meadows Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Rolling Meadows, Cook County, pay about 2.18% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,636.

Rolling Meadows, IL

Effective rate
2.18%
Median tax bill
$6,636
Median home value
$326,200
Owner-occupied homes
6,704
Rank in Cook County (1 = highest)
39 of 111

Cook County average: 1.73%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Rolling Meadows's typical rate of 2.18%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,442
$350,000$7,618
$450,000$9,795
$600,000$13,060
$800,000$17,414

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $326,200 home in Rolling Meadows pays about $7,100 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $13,040 — 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
Arlington HeightsCook1.98%$8,759
PalatineCook2.20%$8,025
SchaumburgCook1.93%$6,617
Mount ProspectCook2.04%$8,425
InvernessCook2.19%$10,000+
Elk Grove VillageCook1.79%$6,728

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 Rolling Meadows, IL?

Homeowners in Rolling Meadows pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.18% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,636 and the median home value is $326,200 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Rolling Meadows?

About $8,707 per year at Rolling Meadows's typical rate of 2.18%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Rolling Meadows higher than the Cook County average?

Rolling Meadows's typical rate of 2.18% is higher than the Cook County average of 1.73%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Rolling Meadows 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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