VOTE411 Voter Guide

The McHenry County Treasurer acts as the county's chief investment officer and tax collector, responsible for receiving, investing, and dispersing county funds, including property taxes. Key duties include collecting real estate, manufactured home, and special assessment taxes, managing county bank accounts, processing passport applications, and distributing tax revenues to local taxing districts. Key Responsibilities of the McHenry County Treasurer:Property Tax Collection: Managing the billing, collection, and distribution of property taxes for the county, schools, villages, and other local taxing bodies.Financial Management: Acting as custodian of all county funds, including receiving, depositing, and investing undisbursed funds to generate revenue for the county's general operating fund.Banking Operations: Maintaining and monitoring county bank accounts, as well as redeeming warrants.Taxpayer Services: Providing options to pay tax bills (online, in-person, or mail), offering tax deferral programs, and processing mobile home taxes.Passport Services: Scheduling appointments and processing passport applications.Reporting: Providing monthly financial statements regarding the county's financial condition