Who is responsible for paying property taxes on a property in Illinois?

In Illinois, the responsibility for paying property taxes lies with the property owner. Property taxes are a lien against the property, meaning they are tied directly to the ownership of the property itself. The owner is legally obligated to pay these taxes, which fund local government services, schools, and infrastructure.

While tenants may contribute to property taxes indirectly through rent payments, they are not legally responsible for paying the taxes themselves. Real estate agents do not have any obligation to pay property taxes; their role is to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. Likewise, municipalities do not pay property taxes; rather, they collect these taxes to support public services.