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Finance Department
Accounts Payable - 630-454-2033
Accounts Receivable - 630-454-2032
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The Finance Department at the City of Batavia includes two divisions, Finance/Accounting and Utility Billing.
Finance/Accounting
The Finance/Accounting Division is responsible for the collection, monitoring and disbursement of all monies for the City. Among the many tasks are the compilation of the City’s budget, coordination of the annual audit and the creation of the City’s audited financial statements. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, issuance of purchase orders and all aspects of payroll are functions of the Finance Department. The department also invests idle funds, coordinates debt issuance and prepares the City’s annual property tax levy. The Finance Department realizes they are stewards of public funds and its mission is to ensure the most efficient and effective use of those funds.
For more information on any finance matter, please contact Peggy Colby, Finance Director at 630-454-2030.
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Sales Tax Information
The following rates provide the total sales tax rates and also how the State of Illinois distributes the tax to the various taxing bodies. All taxes are collected by the State of Illinois for distribution.
This information is for reference only. For tax purposes, please consult a tax professional.
The sales tax rate on general merchandise is 7.50%
| State |
5.00% |
| Batavia |
1.00% |
| County |
0.25% |
| State Total |
6.25% |
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Batavia - Local |
0.50% |
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RTA - Local |
0.75% |
| Local Total |
1.25% |
The sales tax rate on qualifying food and drugs is 1.75%
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State - Batavia |
1.00% |
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RTA - Local |
0.75% |
The sales tax rate on registered vehicles is 7.00%
| State |
5.00% |
| Batavia |
1.00% |
| County |
0.25% |
| State Total |
6.25% |
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RTA - Local |
0.75% |
Local Taxes
The City of Batavia imposes the following local taxes to support city services:
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Local Sales Tax (portion of total sales tax rate) |
0.50% |
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Telecommunications Tax (on cellular phones and land lines) |
6.00% |
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Electric Franchise Fee |
4.00% |
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Water Utility Tax |
4.00% |
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Cable Franchise Fee |
5.00% |
| Municipal Retail Motor Fuel Tax |
$0.01 per Gallon |
| Natural Gas Use Tax |
$0.03 per Therm |
Property Tax Information
The following is a typical 2012 total tax bill for property in the City of Batavia. If your property is in a special service area (SSA), you may pay additional taxes. Property that is in a tax increment finance district (TIF) is not subject to additional tax but the distribution of the tax goes to the City of Batavia for a defined period of time to help pay for redevelopment.
The portion of property tax that is paid to the City of Batavia is the same regardless of your property location; however, property within the City may be in different school, library, park or township districts. The example below represents the largest portion of taxpayers in the City. For more information please go to the appropriate township website - Batavia Township or Geneva Township for assessment information or to Kane County for tax bill or payment information.
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Taxing Entity |
Rate |
% of Total |
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City of Batavia |
0.695886 |
7.67% |
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Kane County & Forest Preserve |
0.704574 |
7.76% |
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Batavia Township & Road District |
0.143349 |
1.58% |
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Batavia Schools |
6.085956 |
67.07% |
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Waubonsee College |
0.531163 |
5.85% |
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Batavia Park District |
0.509158 |
5.61% |
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Batavia Library |
0.404436 |
4.46% |
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Typical Total for 2012 |
9.074522 |
100.00% |
Utility Billing
The City of Batavia provides electric, water and wastewater services to residents. The Utility Billing department sends out and collects all residential, commercial and industrial utility bills. If you are new to Batavia or if you are moving within the City, please contact the Utility Billing Department at 630-454-2020. All new customers are asked to call or come into the Utility Billing office to establish service. A deposit for utility service is required for tenants and commerical accounts. Once you have established utility service, you may wish to take advantage of one of the payment options the City offers. For more information on the City's utility services and for a listing of the current rates, go to Utility Service.
Refuse service for Batavia is provided by an outside contractor - Advanced Disposal Services. Stickers and bags may be purchased in the Utility Billing department.
For more information on establishing Utility Service or if you have questions on your existing Utility Account, please contact a customer service representative at 630-454-2020 or e-mail us at utilbill@cityofbatavia.net.
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