OPD Tax Billing Information

May 15th, 2025

Oregon Park District Clarifies New Line on Tax Bill, Affirms No New Taxes, and Seeks Ongoing Collaboration with County on Tax Credit Processing

The Oregon Park District’s 2024 property tax bill now includes a third line labeled “Oregon Park – Bonds.” This change does not increase taxes—it simply separates existing property taxes into distinct categories.

Previously, the tax bill had two lines: one for the cumulative tax and another for the retirement tax, which must be listed separately by law. The addition of the new bond line does not affect the total amount of taxes extended by the Park District. In fact, the park district’s total tax rate for 2024 has decreased to .0043806. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the prior tax year.

Although the Park District’s tax rate for 2024 is lower than 2023, some property owners may still see an increase in their tax bills due to higher property assessments determined by the county and state equalization adjustments—not because of this new tax line.

The county clerk added the bond line to correct a previous mistake related to a tax agreement with Constellation Energy. In prior years, the office of the county clerk, county treasurer and the county software incorrectly applied tax credits from Constellation to the Park District’s debt levy, contrary to Illinois law. As a result, the district’s bond payments were incorrectly reduced. To prevent future errors, the county required the debt levy to be placed on its own separate line.

Although the Park District did not favor this approach, it remains committed to financial transparency and will continue to work with county officials to ensure that taxpayers receive accurate bills that comply with legal requirements.

The Oregon Park District will keep advocating for clear tax processes and encourages residents to reach out with any questions.

Erin Folk
Executive Director
erin@oregonpark.org