Hometown Fire Protection District — Increase Limiting Rate (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does
Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Hometown Fire Protection District, Cook County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.30 % above the limiting rate for levy year 2024 and be equal to 1.429115% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2026? (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recent extended limiting rate is $787,352 and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $996,548. (2) For the 2026 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $90.90. (3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2026 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law).
A YES vote means
Hometown Fire Protection District's limiting rate would rise by 0.30%, to 1.429115% of equalized assessed value for levy year 2026, raising extendable taxes from about $787,352 to $996,548, or about $90.90 more on a $100,000 home.
A NO vote means
The district's limiting rate would not increase and would stay under the regular Property Tax Cap Law calculation.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Hometown Fire Protection District mean?
Hometown Fire Protection District's limiting rate would rise by 0.30%, to 1.429115% of equalized assessed value for levy year 2026, raising extendable taxes from about $787,352 to $996,548, or about $90.90 more on a $100,000 home.
What does a NO vote on Hometown Fire Protection District mean?
The district's limiting rate would not increase and would stay under the regular Property Tax Cap Law calculation.
How many votes does Hometown Fire Protection District need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Hometown Fire Protection District?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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