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District 33 to consider $400,000 property tax abatement at Feb. 5 meeting
Summary
Board members received information about a proposed $400,000 property tax abatement described as an effort to support the community; the board did not vote and scheduled the formal vote for Feb. 5, 2026.
At the Jan. 22 meeting, West Chicago School District 33 staff presented information about a proposed $400,000 property tax abatement intended "to continue supporting the community during these difficult economic times without negatively impacting future district revenue," according to the minutes.
The board did not take final action on Jan. 22 and will consider the abatement at its Feb. 5, 2026 meeting. District staff presented the item for information and indicated that the proposal is intended to provide community relief while preserving long-term revenue integrity.
Why it matters: a property tax abatement reduces the tax burden for property owners for the specified amount and can influence the district’s revenue picture. The minutes do not include the legal mechanism, affected tax levy line items or anticipated fiscal-year impact beyond the $400,000 figure; those specifics should appear with the formal agenda for the Feb. 5 meeting.
The board’s minutes do not record public comment on the abatement at this meeting. Staff will present the formal abatement ordinance or resolution and related financial analysis for board consideration on Feb. 5.
