Oak Brook
Out of 34 communities in DuPage County, Oak Brook is rated number one for having the lowest commercial and residential property tax rates. Oak Brook has NO MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX.
Oak Brook’s sales tax remains among the lowest in the Chicago region at 7.5%, compared to Chicago and Rosemont’s 10.25%. In addition, Oak Brook’s hotel tax is only 9%, compared to Rosemont’s 14% and Chicago’s 17.4%. Oak Brook requires no local business license nor does it impose a food and beverage tax.
| TAX DESCRIPTION | OAK BROOK TAX RATE |
| Municipal property tax | 0% |
| Food/beverage tax | 0% |
| Retail sales tax | 7.5% |
| Utility tax-electric | 5% |
| Utility tax-gas | 5% |
| Telecommunications tax | 6% |
| Hotel/motel tax | 9% |
| Impact Fee | None |
Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace is ranked number 7 for having one of the lowest commercial and residential property tax rates at .37% in DuPage County. Oakbrook Terrace’s sales tax is also among the lowest in the Chicago region at 8%, again compared to 10.25% in Rosemont and Chicago. Oakbrook Terrace also adheres to a low hotel tax of 6%, significantly lower than Rosemont’s 13% or Chicago’s 16.4%.
Other Taxes:
Hotel & Motel 6.00%
Hotel & Motel Taxes Extended Stay 6.00%
Amusement 4.00%
Off-Track Betting Host Fee 1.00%
Telecommunications Utility 6.00%
Electric Utility 5.00%
