Illinois § 20-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-5.
Mailing or e-mailing tax bill to owner. (a) Every township collector, and every county collector in cases where there is no township collector, upon receiving the tax book or books, shall prepare tax bills showing each installment of property taxes assessed, which shall be filled out in accordance with Section 20-40. A copy of the bill shall be mailed by the collector, at least 30 days prior to the date upon which unpaid taxes become delinquent, to the owner of the property taxed or to the person in whose name the property is taxed. (b) The collector may send the bill via e-mail as provided in subsection (b) of Section 20-20. However, no bill shall be sent to a property owner or taxpayer via e-mail unless that owner or taxpayer shall have first made such a request to the collector in writing. (Source: P.A. 98-628, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-5 cover?
Section 20-5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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