Village of Brookfield — Increase Limiting Rate (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Brookfield voters

What it does
Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.3711% above the limiting rate for municipal corporate purposes for levy year 2024 and be equal to 2.2764% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2026? (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $10,267,149, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $12,267,149. (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 $112.45. (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
Brookfield's property tax limiting rate would rise by 0.3711%, to 2.2764% of equalized assessed value for levy year 2026, raising extendable taxes from about $10,267,149 to $12,267,149, or about $112.45 more on a $100,000 home.
A NO vote means
Brookfield'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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Background

According to the Village of Brookfield, voters approved bonds in 2016 that provided $22 million for infrastructure improvements, and those bonds are nearing the end of their repayment period.

The village says the limiting-rate increase would redirect the property tax revenue now used to repay that debt to ongoing roadway and alley work. It estimates the measure would raise about $2 million a year.

The village describes the measure as tax-neutral for its share of property taxes because the 2016 bonds are expiring. The ballot question itself estimates the additional tax extendable on a $100,000 single-family home at $112.45, with total taxes extendable rising from about $10,267,149 to about $12,267,149.

The village says its roadway program would aim to improve all village-maintained streets over about 25 years, compared with about 50 years without the referendum.

Put on the ballot by Brookfield Village Board (ballot question posted by the village; ordinance date and vote not stated on the page).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Village of Brookfield mean?
Brookfield's property tax limiting rate would rise by 0.3711%, to 2.2764% of equalized assessed value for levy year 2026, raising extendable taxes from about $10,267,149 to $12,267,149, or about $112.45 more on a $100,000 home.
What does a NO vote on Village of Brookfield mean?
Brookfield's limiting rate would not increase and would stay under the regular Property Tax Cap Law calculation.
How many votes does Village of Brookfield 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 Village of Brookfield?
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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