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Utility & Telecommunication Taxes
Telecommunications Tax
The State of Illinois has collected the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax at a rate of 6% on behalf of all Illinois municipalities since Public Act 92-0526 was enacted in 2003.
View the Telecom Tax Ordinance (PDF)
Review the compliance details for the tax on the Illinois Department of Revenue website
Municipal Utility Tax - Natural Gas
Pursuant to Section 8-11-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code, the Village of South Chicago Heights has imposed a tax upon the privilege of distributing, supplying, furnishing or selling natural gas for use or consumption within the corporate limits of the Village at a rate of five percent (5%) of the gross receipts therefrom.
View the Most Recent Tax Rate Adjustment (PDF)
Municipal Utility Tax - Electricity
Pursuant to Section 8-11-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code, the Village of South Chicago Heights has imposed a tax upon the privilege of using or consuming electricity acquired in a purchase at retail and used or consumed within the corporate limits of the Village are calculated on a monthly basis for each purchaser.
Calculations for Rates
| Kilowatt-Hours Used or Consumed in a Month | Rate Per Kilowatt Hour |
|---|---|
| First 2,000 | 0.602 cents |
| Next 48,000 | 0.395 cents |
| Next 50,000 | 0.355 cents |
| Next 400,000 | 0.345 cents |
| Next 500,000 | 0.336 cents |
| Next 2,000,000 | 0.316 cents |
| Next 2,000,000 | 0.311 cents |
| Next 5,000,000 | 0.306 cents |
| Next 10,000,000 | 0.301 cents |
| All in Excess of 20,000,000 | 0.296 cents |