The second installment of Lake County real estate taxes is due Friday, September 3. A second bill will not be mailed to homeowners.

The Lake County Treasurer's Office will accept partial payments from those who are experiencing difficulty making the full payment. However, any balance remaining after the due date may be subject to a 1.5% interest rate.

Payment options include payment via U.S. Mail, online, in person at most Lake County banks and in person at the Lake County Treasurer's Office, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan. Those paying at a bank must have an original or copy of their tax bill.
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Two drop-boxes are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for property tax payments. Those using either of the drop-boxes must pay via check and should include their tax bill stub in a sealed envelope. Drop box locations

"The Treasurer's Office typically experiences long lines close to the property tax due date so I encourage taxpayers to take advantage of one of the alternative payment methods," said Lake County Treasurer Robert Skidmore. "Payments must be made or postmarked before September 3 in order to avoid paying penalties."

For the convenience of those residents paying at the Treasurer's office, the office will be open Friday, September 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All persons entering the County government building will be required to pass through metal detectors and will have any bags or purses x-rayed, per County policy.

For more information, contact Lake County Treasurer Robert Skidmore's office by phone at 847.377.2323 or visit the Treasurer's website at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer.