Frank Miles
Madison County Treasurer
- MOBILE HOME TAX BILLS
- HOW YOUR TAXES ARE CALCULATED
- BUYING OR MOVING A MOBILE HOME
- AVAILABLE REDUCTIONS / RELIEF OF MOBILE HOME TAX
- COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP INFORMATION
- CURRENT YEAR TAX AMOUNTS
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR MOBILE HOME TAX BILL (PDF)
The procedures below are required by Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, Act 88-670, Section 515/4. Any person furnishing misinformation for purposes of registration or failing to file a required registration is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
When purchasing a Mobile Home you must register with the Township Assessor’s office in the township in which the Mobile Home will be located or in the County Assessor’s office within 30 days of purchase and must show the following:
- The name, address of the owner, and every occupant of the mobile home.
- The location, the year of manufacturer, and the total square feet of the mobile home.
- The date that the mobile home became occupied.
- The date the mobile home was initially placed in the county, or was moved to a new location.
- The mobile home license/serial number, the towing vehicle license number and the State issuing the licenses.
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1. Mobile Home Tax Bills
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Mobile Home assessments are determined for tax purposes in January of each year. Tax bills will be mailed by the Treasurer’s office on
June 1. The owner of record as of January 1 is responsible for that year’s Mobile Home taxes. Taxes can be paid until
July 31 without penalty. *** After that date, a $25 per month penalty with a maximum of $100 will be assessed to all outstanding balances.
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If you receive a Mobile Home tax bill in error or if any information on your Mobile Home tax bill is incorrect, please contact the Madison County Treasurer’s office at 692-8988.
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*** Any mobile home that has outstanding taxes owed as of
December 1 will be sent a certified notice, published in the local newspapers and charged an additional $10 fee.
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*** If mobile home taxes remain unpaid, judgment will be filed against them, and mobile home taxes will be sold to a tax buyer at the Madison County Tax sale held in
March. Please note that additional fees and interest will be incurred.
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2. How Your Taxes Are Calculated
Mobile Home taxes are based on the year of your Mobile Home and the size of your Mobile Home in square feet. The following chart shows the tax per square foot based on the model year of your Mobile Home.
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Year
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Rate
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10
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0.150
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09
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08
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07
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0.135
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06
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05
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04
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0.120
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03
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02
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01
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0.105
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00
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99
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98
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0.090
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97
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96
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95
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0.075
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| Current Model Year, 1st & 2nd year following model year |
15 cents/sq. ft. |
| 3rd, 4th & 5th year following model year |
13.5 cents/sq. ft. |
| 6th, 7th & 8th year following model year |
12 cents /sq. ft. |
| 9th, 10th & 11th year following model year |
10.5 cents/sq. ft. |
| 12th, 13th & 14th year following model year |
9 cents/sq. ft. |
| 15th year following model year & all subsequent years |
7.5 cents/sq. ft. |
To calculate square footage, multiply the length times the width of your Mobile Home.
The following is an example of a Mobile Home Privilege Tax calculation:
Mobile Home size 15' x 70'
Model Year 2010
1. Calculate square footage:
15' x 70' = 1050' (square footage)
2. Determine tax rate per square foot:
a. The model year is 2010 so a 2005 model would be the 5th year after the current model year. Based on the chart, you would be taxed at 13.5 cents per square foot.
3. Calculate Taxes:
a. 1050' x 13.5 cents = $141.75 in taxes per year
4. Reduction of 20% if eligible
(65 years of age or disabled/need social security claim number)
Calculate Reduction:
$141.75 x 20% = $28.35 reduction
$141.75 - $28.35 = $113.40 taxes after reduction
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3. Buying Or Moving A Mobile Home
- Before buying a Mobile Home, please contact the Madison County Treasurer’s Office to ensure there are no outstanding tax bills or liens against it. If you purchase a Mobile Home with a lien, you will not get a clear title to your home.
- CERTIFICATION - State of Illinois requires all taxes paid before any changes can be made on a mobile home title. The certification form is completed by the Treasurer's Office (no fee) based on the information on the mobile home title. You will need to take the mobile home title and certification form to an Illinois Secretary of State Office for processing any changes.
- When purchasing or moving a Mobile Home, *** any land owner on which an inhabited mobile home is located, is required to register with the Township Assessor’s office in the township in which the Mobile Home will be located or in the County Assessor’s office within 30 days of purchase.
- Before moving a Mobile Home, you must obtain a moving permit from the Madison County Treasurer’s Office. There is no charge for this permit. If you move a Mobile Home without a permit, you are guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
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4. Available Reduction Of Mobile Home Tax
- Owner occupied mobile homes are eligible for a reduction of 20% of their total taxes if they are 65 years of age or older or disabled. Eligible owners need to call the county assessor or their township assessor for an application.
- Application For Property Tax Relief For Military Personnel
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5. County And Township Information
2010 Mobile Home Registration Form
Township Assessor List
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