NOTICE

EMA COORDINATOR

Douglas County is taking applications for the position of EMA Coordinator of Douglas County. Application and job description can be found on the Douglas County website under Job Listings. Applications may also be picked up at the office of the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, Room # 203 in the Douglas County Courthouse. Completed applications should be returned to the County Clerk’s office with a resume attached prior to 4:30 p.m. January 8, 2021.

Judi Pollock

Douglas County Clerk

2020 DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE IN SESSION BEING OCTOBER 14, 2020

OFFICE HOURS:  MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00AM TO 4:00PM

(CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND COUNTY HOLIDAYS)

OFFICE HOURS MAY VARY

PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ASSESSMENT OFFICE ON AVAILABILITY

Assessor Email or (217)253-3031

CATHY MEANS – CHAIRMAN

ROGER SY- MEMBER

BRUCE WOOD – MEMBER

CYNTHIA BAER - CLERK

Contactless Real Estate Tax Payments

If you need to come to the office, you will be required to wear a mask at this time. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we want everyone to stay safe. You can always call the office at 217-253-4011 with any questions or concerns.

1. Mail payment-check is receipt (address on back of tax stub)

2. Drop Box at Courthouse east door-check is your receipt

3. Credit/Debit Card-fees apply (douglascountyil.com/treasurer/credit/debit payments)

    or call 1-877-636-9175

4. E-Check-fees apply (douglascountyil.com/treasurer/credit/debit payments) or call 1-877-636-9175

5. Internet Banking-make sure your parcel # is the account # on payment

6. Bank Drive Thru-cash or check payments and you must have a current tax stub(see all banks below)

7. Cash Payments-at any bank drive-thru and you must have a current tax stub(see all banks below)

8. ACH from your checking or savings account-must sign up at least 2 weeks before the due date

    (form at douglascountyil.com/treasurer/forms)

Please read item #10 on the back of your tax bill.

If you want a receipt, other than your check, you MUST send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your entire tax bill with your payment. We will stamp it paid and mail it back.

Banks-you do not need to bank at a bank to pay your taxes there

Arcola 1^st Bank and First Federal Bank of Tuscola and Arthur Community Bank

Morton Community Bank-Arthur

First National Bank of Nokomis-Arthur

First State Bank-Atwood and Tuscola

TNB Bank

First-Mid Bank & Trust-Arcola and Tuscola

Villa Grove State Bank

Longview Bank-Camargo and Newman and Villa Grove

First Neighbor Bank-Newman and Tuscola

First Farmers Bank-Oakland

Notice:

The Douglas County Supervisor of Assessments will be extending the deadline for all exemption renewals previously due May 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020.

These exemptions include the Senior Homestead and Freeze Exemption, Disabled Persons, and the Disabled Veterans Exemption.