Beginning in 2000, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office performed a 20 year study on property taxes termed “The Pappas Study.” Overall, the study provided… Read More »20 Year Study of Chicago’s Increasing Property Taxes
Property taxes are expensive enough without extra fines and fees added to the bill. Below are a few tips and extra steps you can take… Read More »Late Fees and Cook County Property Taxes
Cook County and Property Taxes All properties in Cook County are reassessed on a triennial schedule. Every three years, the new valuations – along with… Read More »Cook County and Property Taxes: City of Chicago
Cook County and Property Taxes All properties in Cook County are reassessed on a triennial schedule. Every three years, the new valuations – along with… Read More »Cook County Property Taxes: South & Southwest Suburbs
Cook County and Property Taxes All properties in Cook County are reassessed on a triennial schedule. Every three years, the new valuations – along with… Read More »Cook County Property Taxes: North & Northwest Suburbs
DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, and Will Counties are known as the collar counties because they encircle Cook County, forming a so-called “collar”. Each of these… Read More »Collar Counties 101: DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, & Will
General information Property taxes are determined on an ad valorem basis, which means that the cost of the tax bill is based on the value… Read More »Property Tax Appeals 101
COVID-19 Impact on Property Taxes In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois legislators adapted tax policies and procedures. Below are some of the changes that… Read More »COVID-19 Impact on Property Taxes
Twice a year, homeowners in the Chicagoland area receive their property tax bill; an unwelcome reminder from the county letting them know the escalating cost of owning… Read More »Your Property Taxes Just Went Up! Now What?
Governor Bruce Rauner is promoting a property tax freeze as part of his “Turnaround Agenda” for Illinois. A property tax freeze is being floated in… Read More »Don’t Let Talk of a Property Tax Freeze Thaw Your Appeal
As an Illinois property owner, it’s unlikely you have remained unaffected by the current state of property taxes. Whether you live in a single family… Read More »Illinois Property Taxes: Why Pay More When You Can Appeal For Less
Most Chicago taxpayers just received a double whammy on their recently issued 2nd installment tax bill for 2015. First, the tax bill reflects the new… Read More »Chicago Property Tax Double Whammy, 13% Increase