Illinois § 21-400
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-400, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-400.
Special assessments withdrawn. In counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, the county clerk, upon request of the city comptroller or other municipal officer authorized by the city council or board of trustees of any city, village or incorporated town to make such request, shall issue to the city, village or incorporated town, a certificate of withdrawal countersigned by the county collector for each property withdrawn for non-payment of any special assessment. The certificate of withdrawal shall describe the property withdrawn, the date of the withdrawal or forfeiture, and the amount of the special assessment, interest and costs. (Source: P.A. 103-555, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21-400
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-400 cover?
Section 21-400 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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