Chicago Tax Ledger

Who did that

Brandon Johnson

Mayor of Chicago (2023–present)

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Rates last moved while in office

Rate changes dated while they held the office that keeps that tax — mayor for city, governor for Illinois, president for federal, Cook Board president for county. Dated while in office is not authorship: a governor who vetoed a hike that the legislature overrode still shows that date under their term. A bigger standard deduction is a tax cut. Renewed means a cut was made permanent.

Cut or renewed

When Tax What happened
1 Jan 2026 Chicago vehicle lessor tax $2.75 to $0.50Chicago motor vehicle lessor tax cut from $2.75 to $0.50 per vehicle per rental period.Chicago motor vehicle lessor tax cut from $2.75 to $0.50 per vehicle per rental period (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson). Source
6 Jan 2025 Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge $1.75 to $1.50 a tripDowntown Zone surcharge $1.75 on weekdays → $1.50 seven days a week, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.Downtown Zone surcharge $1.75 on weekdays → $1.50 seven days a week, 6 a.m.–10 p.m. (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, Mayor Johnson). On 6 Jan 2026 the same $1.50 moved to the new, larger Congestion Zones (2026 Revenue Ordinance); the rate did not change. Source

Raised or added

When Tax What happened
1 Jul 2026 Chicago ground transportation tax (city liveries) $3.50 a day to $98 a monthCity livery vehicles pay a flat $98 a month instead of $3.50 for each day…City livery vehicles pay a flat $98 a month instead of $3.50 for each day they make an airport pickup. Suburban liveries are not affected (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 May 2026 Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge set at 1.5%New Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: 1.5% of the room charge at hotels of 100+…New Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: 1.5% of the room charge at hotels of 100+ rooms in 16 ZIP codes, on top of the 4.5% hotel tax; first payment due 15 Jun 2026 (Form 7520T). Source
1 Mar 2026 Chicago off-premises liquor tax set at 1.5%1.5% of the shelf price at package-goods stores.1.5% of the shelf price at package-goods stores (liquor, grocery, convenience). Passed by the City Council in the FY2026 revenue ordinance, an alderpersons' alternative to the mayor's plan (cut from a proposed 3%). Replaces per-gallon for off-premises only. Bar tabs still pay gallonage in the menu price plus sales + restaurant tax. Source
1 Jan 2026 Chicago boat mooring tax 7% to 23.25%Chicago boat mooring tax 7% → 23.25% of the mooring or docking fee; not-for-profits stay at 7%.Chicago boat mooring tax 7% → 23.25% of the mooring or docking fee; not-for-profits stay at 7% (FY2026 revenue ordinance of 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2026 Chicago checkout bag tax 10¢ to 15¢ a bagBag tax rises to 15¢ (2026 Revenue Ordinance; store keeps 1¢, city gets 14¢).Source
1 Jan 2026 Chicago city sticker (heavier / over 4,500 lb curb weight) $159.12 to $167.07Chicago city sticker, larger passenger vehicle, $159.12 → $167.07 a year.Chicago city sticker, larger passenger vehicle, $159.12 → $167.07 a year (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson; City Clerk price table). Source
1 Jan 2026 Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb) $100.17 to $105.18Chicago city sticker, smaller passenger vehicle, $100.17 → $105.18 a year.Chicago city sticker, smaller passenger vehicle, $100.17 → $105.18 a year (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson; City Clerk price table). Source
1 Jan 2026 Chicago personal property lease tax 11% to 15%Chicago personal property lease tax 11% → 15%, with no further increase allowed before 1 Jan 2028.Chicago personal property lease tax 11% → 15%, with no further increase allowed before 1 Jan 2028 (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2026 Social media amusement tax set at 50¢ a month per userNew Chicago amusement tax on large social media platforms: 50¢ a month for each Chicago user above 100,000.New Chicago amusement tax on large social media platforms: 50¢ a month for each Chicago user above 100,000 (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2026 Sports wagering amusement tax set at 10.25%New Chicago amusement tax on sports betting: 10.25% of what sportsbooks keep from bets placed in the city.New Chicago amusement tax on sports betting: 10.25% of what sportsbooks keep from bets placed in the city (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2025 Chicago amusement tax on streaming 9% to 10.25%Chicago amusement tax on streaming, paid TV and online games 9% → 10.25%; other amusements stay at 9%.Chicago amusement tax on streaming, paid TV and online games 9% → 10.25%; other amusements stay at 9% (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2025 Chicago checkout bag tax 7¢ to 10¢ a bagBag tax rises to 10¢ (2025 Revenue Ordinance; store keeps 1¢, city gets 9¢).Source
1 Jan 2025 Chicago parking tax 22% to 23.25%Chicago parking tax 22% → 23.25% for all daily, weekly and monthly parking; weekends 20% → 23.25%.Chicago parking tax 22% → 23.25% for all daily, weekly and monthly parking; weekends 20% → 23.25% (FY2025 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson). Source
1 Jan 2025 Chicago personal property lease tax 9% to 11%Chicago personal property lease tax 9% → 11% for all leases, cloud computing included.Chicago personal property lease tax 9% → 11% for all leases, cloud computing included (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024, Mayor Johnson). Source

Proposed — not a bill

When Tax What happened
3 Sep 2026 Chicago property tax hike no rate proposed yetJohnson did not rule out a FY2027 levy increase.Johnson did not rule out a FY2027 levy increase. Council rejected a $300 million hike in 2025. Not a bill.
3 Sep 2026 Chicago tax-the-rich revenue no rate proposed yetJohnson FY2027 forecast: unspecified progressive revenue. Not a bill. Chicago still has no city income tax.
25 Jun 2026 Downtown congestion fee no rate proposed yetChicago Financial Future Task Force recommended a downtown congestion charge. Not an ordinance.