Whiteside County Leasehold Tax Summary 2025 Big Bend SFWA.pdf

This is a leasehold tax summary document from Whiteside County related to the Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area (S.F.W.A.), associated with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' agricultural farming services lease opportunity. The document provides historical tax assessment data for the county lease spanning 2021 through 2025, tracking the financial obligations and acreage associated with the property.

The leasehold tax data reveals fluctuating annual assessments over the five-year period. In 2021, taxes totaled $558.54 on 261.40 acres, increasing slightly to $598.18 on the same acreage in 2022. Taxes decreased substantially to $196.20 in 2023, reflecting a reduction in acreage to 197.50 acres. The assessment increased marginally to $240.28 on 243.60 acres in 2024, with 2025 taxes projected at $236.76 on 248.70 acres. The variation in both tax amounts and acreage indicates potential lease modifications, property adjustments, or changes in assessment methodology throughout the contract period. This tax information provides relevant financial baseline data for prospective bidders evaluating the cost structure and property parameters for the Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area farm lease opportunity.