The function of the Treasurer’s office is to make out the tax bills, collect, and distribute taxes. The Treasurer’s office has nothing to do with the amount of your assessment or the amount of your taxes. This is a function of other branches of your government.
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP WITH TAX MATTERS:
Taxing bodies such as: School districts, Fire districts, Villages, Cities, Townships, Multi-townships, County Board, City Council, Sanitation districts, Park districts, Community Colleges.
Officers and elected officials with a voice in assessment matters: A. Local: Township Assessor, and Multi-township Assessors, Supervisor of Assessments, and the Board of Review. B. State: Appeal Board, Department of Revenue-Property Tax Administration Bureau (They give the County Clerk the multiplier.) C. Senate and House of Representatives (They pass laws relating to tax matters.)
Collect property taxes for Hancock County
Distributes taxes to taxing districts
Reports financial status to county board
Payroll of County Offices
Tax Auctions
Sealed bid auction on surplus properties through the Hancock County Delinquent Tax Agent, Joseph E Meyer & Associates. To view list of properties visitwww.iltaxsale.com Minimum bid $841.
