The Village of Algonquin, IL
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Transparency Portal
Welcome to the Village of Algonquin's Transparency Portal. Here, you can learn more about important information, spanning from scheduled meetings to financial reports and annual water quality consumer reports.
The Village's transparency efforts have been acknowledged with a Sunshine Award from the Illinois Policy Institute's Local Transparency Project. The award recognizes Algonquin's commitment to accountability, aligning with the "Ten-Point Transparency Checklist," which serves as a guide for enhancing transparency in government across Illinois.
Elected & Administrative Officials
Meeting Information
Public Records
Lobbying Information
The Village of Algonquin actively participates in various lobbying contracts and maintains affiliations with professional associations, some of which may engage in lobbying activities. Below are the current lobbying contracts and professional associations associated with the Village.
| Illinois Municipal League | 500 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL 62701 |
217-525-1220 | $2,000 (Annual Dues) |
| McHenry County Council of Governments | 44 North Virginia Street, Suite 2A Crystal Lake, IL 60014 |
815-477-2090 | $7,101 (Annual Dues) |
| Metro West Council of Governments | 5 East Downer Place, Suite E Aurora, IL 60505 |
630-859-1331 | $3,500 (Annual Dues) |
| EOSullivan Consulting, LLC | 1728 Eric Lane Libertyville, IL 60048 |
847-417-9402 | $4,000 (Monthly Fee) |
Taxes & Fees
Below is information about various taxes applicable in the Village of Algonquin, including Sales Tax, Property Tax, Telecommunications Tax, and Utility Taxes. Please review the details provided for each tax category for a better understanding of the rates and fees associated with different services.
View the Village of Algonquin Penalty, Salary, Bonds, and Fees to learn more.
Sales Tax
| County | Category | General Merchandise | Qualifying Food & Drug | Vehicle |
| Kane County | State | 6.25% | 1.00% | 6.25% |
| Home Rule | 1.00% | – | – | |
| Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.75% | |
| Total Sales Tax | 8.00% | 1.75% | 7.00% | |
| McHenry County | State | 6.25% | 1.00% | 6.25% |
| Home Rule | 1.00% | – | – | |
| Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.75% | |
| McHenry County Mental Health Board (MHB) | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | |
| Total Sales Tax | 8.25% | 2.00% | 7.25% |
Property Tax
| Levy Year | Rate* |
| 2019 | 0.570 |
| 2020 | 0.571 |
| 2021 | 0.565 |
| 2022 | 0.545 |
| 2023 | 0.526 |
Note: Rate is per $100 of assessed valuation.
Telecommunications Tax
| Category | Rate |
| State | 7.00% |
| Local | 6.00% |
| Total Telecommunications Tax | 13.00% |
Utility Taxes
For Natural Gas consumption, a utility tax of $0.0103 per therm is assessed.
Utility taxes for Electricity consumption are a follows:
- For the first 2,000 Kilowatt-hours (“Kwh”) used or consumed in a month, .459 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 48,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .301 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 50,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .271 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 400,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .264 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 500,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .256 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 2,000,0000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .241 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 2,000,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .237 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 5,000,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .233 cents per Kwh;
- For the next 10,000,000 Kwh used or consumed in a month, .230 cents per Kwh;
- For all electricity consumed or used in excess of 20,000,000 Kwh in a month, .226 cents per Kwh.
Note: This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to the Algonquin Municipal Code for additional detail.
Building Permits & Development
Community Survey
Each September, the Algonquin Community Survey is sent to randomly selected households in the community. Residents are given 21 days to complete and return the survey. Village staff process the submitted surveys and publish the results online following presentation to the Village Board.
Discover insights and explore results of the Algonquin Community Survey.
Water Quality Reporting
The Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, is an annual water quality report that the Safe Drinking Water Act requires a community water system to provide to its customers. The Village of Algonquin provide water quality reports on an annual basis.
View the Village's annual water quality reports.
Actuarial Valuation Reports
Actuarial Valuation Reports for the Algonquin Police Pension Fund provide detailed valuation results to determine contributions under specific policies spanning the fiscal year. These reports serve as a tool for the Police Pension Fund and the Village of Algonquin to offer insights that ensure effective management of pension obligations.
Learn more about the Police Pension Fund's Actuarial Valuation Reports.
