Illinois lawmakers pass bill to help homeowners catch up with property taxes before losing their homes

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date May 31, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated May 31, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/real-estate/2026/05/31/illinois-lawmakers-legislation-homeowners-equity-property-taxes-debt-tax-foreclosure

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After three years of non-compliance with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Illinois lawmakers have passed a measure that would fundamentally change how counties and taxing bodies in the state can recoup delinquent property taxes. For years, Illinois counties have sold property tax debt to investors...