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Registration opens:
July 22nd, 2026

McHenry County Property Taxes: Save Money; Know Your Rights!

Meet the Expert - In Person, 18+
2026-08-04 14:00:00 2026-08-04 15:30:00 America/Chicago McHenry County Property Taxes: Save Money; Know Your Rights! Come learn about your property tax bill and discounts you may be qualified to receive! Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 04
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-04 14:00:00 2026-08-04 15:30:00 America/Chicago McHenry County Property Taxes: Save Money; Know Your Rights! Come learn about your property tax bill and discounts you may be qualified to receive! Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Come learn about your property tax bill and discounts you may be qualified to receive!

Members of our panel of experts are:  District 3 - County Board Member Carolyn Campbell, McHenry County Clerk/Recorder Joe Tirio, Assessor Alex Benitez, and Treasurer Donna Kurtz who will present the ABCs Of McHenry County Property Taxes and answer your questions.  Participants are encouraged to bring their tax bill for review.

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding your tax bill
  • Applying for exemptions, i.e. Senior Freeze and Homestead
  • How to appeal your assessment
  • How your tax bill is built
  • How voters change tax bills
  • How to set up Fraud Alert to protect your property


Hands-on demonstrations of Property Tax Tools you can use.  All participants will receive a reference guide to take notes and use at home.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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