Golf Course Ruling Could Cost Barrington Taxpayers
Decision would take golf courses off tax roll and shift burden to other taxpayers.
A property tax appeal by Onwentsia Golf Club in Lake Forest could have far reaching effects on Lake County taxpayers as well as communities throughout the state. As the appeal stands, country club land, including improvements such as clubhouses, would be granted open space status and therefore would receive a zero assessment. “The public needs to know what benefits these organizations, country clubs, are getting. Should we be providing tax relief for them?” Lake County Assessor Martin Paulsen said. He said the ruling could result in a significant shift in the tax burden. The Barrington-Lake Zurich area has numerous golf courses and country clubs. Ela Township Assessor John Barrington said Ela Township has all or part of seven golf …
In this Article:
