The Village of Rapids City
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Rapids City, IL.
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Rapids City, IL for 2026 will be held on October 19th, 2026 at 6:00pm at 1204 4th Avenue, Rapids City, IL 61278.
Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Missy M. Housenga, Village Clerk/Collector, 1204 4th Avenue, Rapids City, IL 61278, 309-496-2321.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2025 were $190,600.00.
The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2026 are $254,465.00. This represents a 33.51% increase over the previous year.
III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2025 were $0.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2026 are $0.00. This represents a 0% increase or decrease over the previous year.
IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2025 were $190,600.00.
The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $207,800.00. This represents a 33.51% increase over the previous year.
All hearings shall be open to the public. The corporate authority of the taxing district shall explain the reasons for the proposed increase and shall permit persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony within reasonable time limits as it determines.
Located at the upper end of the Rock Island Rapids, Rapids City grew around the site of a grist and saw mill. Laid out in 1838 and incorporated in 1875, the village boomed during the 1870's through the 1880's. Because of neighboring coal mines during this period, grocery and dry goods stores, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, hotel, millinery and shoe store provided services for miners, farmers, and their families. Charles Shuler operated the Rapids City Coal Mining Company during the 1880's.
Modern day Rapids City is located in the eastern portion of the Quad City metropolitan area along the banks of the Mississippi river in northwestern Illinois. It is a part of Rock Island County and is situated where Interstate 80 crosses into Iowa. Rapids City's land area equals 960 acres with a perimeter boundary just under 6 miles. The current population of 960 citizens is growing due to increased housing starts in new subdivisions.
Rapids City Junior Women's Club volunteer project
News and Events
Village Board Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Meetings may be attended virtually via Zoom; please see agenda for a link.
Your Annual Water Quality Report is now available at www.ilrwa.org/CCR/RapCity.pdf.