Where Chicago City’s taxes go

Chicago City residents pay property tax shared by the local governments where they live. In fiscal year 2024 the Chicago City spent $38.4B.

City spending, FY 2024
$38.4B

Of every $100 the city spends

FY 2024
  • Other$65.04
  • General Government$9.93Other General Government, Central Administration, General Administrative Buildings
  • Public Safety$8.14Police, Fire, Other Public Safety, +1 more
  • Public Works$6.39Airports, Other Transportation and Public Works, Water, +1 more
  • Debt Service$5.72Bond Principal Retired, Bond Interest Paid
  • Capital & Infrastructure$1.93
  • Fixed Costs$1.81
  • Health & Human Services$0.68
  • Recreation & Culture$0.35Libraries, Other Culture and Recreation

Who taxes Chicago City residents

  • Federal governmentIncome, Social Security and Medicare taxes
  • State of IllinoisState taxes
  • Chicago CityA share of property tax

See what you pay, in your dollars

Your federal, state, and local taxes, and where each one goes.

See mine

Sources & methods

Where these numbers come from
  • Local budgetChicago City budget (il_comptroller_warehouse)FY 2024

Educational estimates from official public data. Not tax advice.