Water Billing
- How many days to I have to pay my water bill after it comes?
- How often will I receive a water bill?
- Why is there a “minimum bill” even if you use no water?
- Do I receive a break (on the sanitary sewer portion of my bill) during the summer for watering my lawn?
- Is there a convenient way to pay my water & sewer bill?
- What if I suspect I have a water leak or the water meter is not accurate?
- Am I assessed penalties if I don’t pay my water bill on time?
- What if I plan on being out of the area when my water bill normally comes?
Concerning My Residence
- What do I need to do about my water bill when I am getting ready to sell my home?
- Who is responsible for purchasing the Real Estate Transfer Stamp or obtaining an exemption letter?
- Are there any exemptions from purchasing a Real Estate Transfer Stamp?
Real Estate Taxes and the Budget
- How is the value of my home assessed for my property tax?
- Why is the Village property tax so high?
- What does the Village use property tax money for?
- How much does the Village collect from all taxes?
Other Related Finance Questions
Water Billing
1. How many days do I have to pay my water bill after it comes?
Water bills are normally mailed out on the first business day of each month and are due on the 25th. If the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date is moved to the next business day.
2. How often will I receive a water bill?
All customers receive water bills every month.
3. Why is there a “minimum bill” even if you use no water?
The expense of upkeep for the watermain and other infrastructure that provide on-demand water is divided among all customers via the minimum bill. A minimum bill is calculated by assuming 4,000 gallons of usage each month.
4. Do I receive a break (on the sanitary sewer portion of my bill) during the summer for watering my lawn?
Yes, the Village participates in the Lake County Summer Sewer Credit Program. During the summer months of May through August, Lake County and the Village have agreed to a sanitary summer sewer credit to account for the fact that not all water used during this period enters the sanitary sewer system. Consequently, residents will be billed for their total water usage, but the sanitary sewer charge will be capped at 120% of the average usage from the preceding eight winter months. View the Residential Summer Sanitary Sewer Credit PDF or contact the Finance Clerk at 847-913-2302 (Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.).
5. Is there a convenient way to pay my water & sewer bill?
Yes, Go to Bill Payments for payment options.
6. What if I suspect I have a water leak or the water meter is not accurate?
Call the Village at 847-883-8600 to schedule a phone call high water usage appointment.
7. Am I assessed penalties if I don’t pay my water bill on time?
A 10% late fee is added to all water bill payments not received by the due date.
8. What if I plan on being out of the area when my water bill normally comes?
A convenient way to pay your bill is by enrolling in auto pay. Once you submit your agreement form and voided check, your payment will be automatically deducted from your checking or savings account on the due date (typically the 25th). For details about additional options, call the Utility Billing Clerk at 847-913-2302.
Concerning My Residence
1. What do I need to do about my water bill when I am getting ready to sell my home?
Once you have a confirmed closing date, please submit the Deactivate Utilities Request form and Village staff will contact you to schedule a final water meter read appointment. Final read appointments take place about three days before the closing date. During this appointment, staff will read the water meter and inspect the sump pump and backflow (if an irrigation or fire suppression system is present). The final water bill will be ready a few hours after the appointment and payment is due immediately so the buyer can purchase the transfer stamp needed for closing.
3. Who is responsible for purchasing the Real Estate Transfer Stamp or obtaining an exemption letter?
It is the buyer's responsibility to obtain the transfer stamp or exemption letter.
4. Are there any exemptions from purchasing a Real Estate Transfer Stamp?
Yes, view the transfer stamp page for details.
Send your requests for exemption letters via email (), fax (847-883-8608), or regular mail at 1 Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Real Estate Taxes and the Budget
1. How is the value of my home assessed for my property tax?
The Vernon Township Assessor is responsible for valuing all taxable parcels of property within the township.
2. Why is the Village property tax so high?
Only a small portion (3%) of the property tax is received by the Village and used to pay for police protection services and required pension costs. A home having a market value of $750,000 will pay a property tax of approximately $22,570 (tax year 2023 rate). Of that amount, the Village receives approximately $708. Other taxing districts (fire, library, county, township, school districts, etc.) receive a portion of the tax as well.
3. What does the Village use property tax money for?
The 3% of your property tax payment distributed to the Village of Lincolnshire is used to fund police protection services and pension costs. The remainder of your tax payment is distributed to other local government agencies (see chart above).
4. How much does the Village collect from all taxes?
The 2025 budget anticipates $12,902,562 in tax revenue. Approximately 66% comes from sales tax, property tax, hotel tax, and admission tax. The remaining 34% comes from state income tax, food & beverage tax, utility tax, telecommunication tax, real estate transfer tax, and state use tax.
Other Related Finance Questions
1. Where can I register to vote?
Voter registration may be completed:
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In-person at Village Hall, Vernon Township (3050 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove), early voting sites (when open), Lake County Clerk’s Office in Waukegan, and most libraries
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Online at Illinois Online Voter Registration
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By mail (application)
If you move to Lake County from another county or another state, you must complete a new registration application.
If you move within Lake County, you do not need to register again, but you do need to provide a written notification of your new address and sign the request.
Questions? Visit Lake County's Voter Reigstration page.
2. Does the Village have a Notary?
Yes, notary services may be completed at Village Hall during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 847-883-8600.
- Please bring current, unexpired photo identification with a signature issued by a U.S. state or federal government agency such as a Driver’s License, State ID Card, U.S. Military ID, or U.S. Passport.
- Please do not sign the document beforehand.
- Documents must be in English and must be complete.
- Proper notarial certificates must be on the documents being notarized.
- We are unable to notarize any real estate documents pertaining to Cook County.
- Due to Illinois notary law, we are unable to certify copies.
- We are unable to complete or notarize government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.