Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Winnebago County collected $119.9M in taxes and spent $207.1M.
Collected
$119.9M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$207.1M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.673 per $100 of value
Source · Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County Clerk tax rates for 2024 payable 2025 district rate listing. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Winnebago County Clerk tax rates for 2024 payable 2025 district rate listing — WINNEBAGO COUNTY 0.6730 per $100 EAV (county government line only; forest preserve is a separate district)Where it goes
Seven service lines.
Police
$71.6M
This figure is a share of one printed line, split in the proportions the budget schedule gives.
Health and human services
$34.2M
General government
$31.0M
Courts
$29.3M
Public works · Capital outlay
$20.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$12.2M
Public works · Highway and streets
$8.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Who decides
The County Board adopts the yearly budget. In September it decides how much county tax to levy. The county tells the clerk the amounts by the last Tuesday in December. 20 Board members elected by district. Voters countywide elect the Chairman.
County Board · 20 seats
Aaron Booker
Board Member, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jim Webster
Board Member, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Ray Thompson
Board Member, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Brad Lindmark
Board Member, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Dave Tassoni
Board Member, District 5
Next election
November 3, 2026
Matthew J. Gabel
Board Member, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Paul Arena
Board Member, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
John Butitta
Board Member, District 8
Next election
November 3, 2026
John Penney
Board Member, District 9
Next election
November 3, 2026
Joe Hoffman
Board Member, District 10
Next election
November 3, 2026
County Board Chairman · 1 seat
Joseph V. Chiarelli
County Board Chairman, at large
Term end not published
Re-check by November 3, 2026
Source · Illinois General Assembly, 35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies; 55 ILCS 5/6-1001, annual budget; Winnebago County Board page (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Board adopts the budget and tax levy in September. The new year starts on October 1.
Each yearThe fiscal year runs October 1 to September 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 11 seats
How to reach it
Board Office: 815-319-4225
Phone
Winnebago County Board Office, 404 Elm Street, Room 533, Rockford, IL 61101
Mailing address
Source · Winnebago County, Winnebago County FY2026 Budget Book, Fiscal Year and budget calendar. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Winnebago County FY2026 Budget Book, Fiscal Year and budget calendar (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Winnebago County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Winnebago County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 12
Rockford School District 205School district
Hononegah Community High School District 207Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Winnebago Community Unit School District 323Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Durand Community Unit School District 322Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Rockton School District 140Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Harlem Unit School District 122Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Meridian Community Unit School District 223Not in Who Taxes Me yet
County of Winnebago SD 320Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 8
RockfordCity
Loves ParkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Machesney ParkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RoscoeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cherry ValleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RocktonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
South BeloitNot in Who Taxes Me yet
New MilfordNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Collected
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Spent
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Taxes
Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County Clerk tax rates for 2024 payable 2025 district rate listing. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Winnebago County Clerk tax rates for 2024 payable 2025 district rate listing — WINNEBAGO COUNTY 0.6730 per $100 EAV (county government line only; forest preserve is a separate district)Who decides
Illinois General Assembly, 35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies; 55 ILCS 5/6-1001, annual budget; Winnebago County Board page (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Winnebago County, Winnebago County FY2026 Budget Book, Fiscal Year and budget calendar. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Winnebago County FY2026 Budget Book, Fiscal Year and budget calendar (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Winnebago County, Winnebago County Board Office page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Winnebago County Board Office page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Winnebago, Illinois — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)To act on what you have read
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