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The Home Hikes Bill
Illinois bill caps home tax hikes to inflation
PROP TX-ASSESSMENT LIMIT
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would limit how much your home’s assessed value can rise each year to the rate of inflation, unless you add or improve the house.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Homeowners will see steadier tax bills and avoid big jumps, but cities will lose a tool to fund services, which could mean higher fees or cuts elsewhere.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Limits residential assessment increase to the Consumer Price Index change.
- Does not apply if the increase is due to an addition, improvement, or modification.
- Does not apply if the property is sold.
- Preempts home rule units' power to tax.
- Effective for assessments starting in 2026.
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