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COVID’s (Continued) Impact on Property Taxes

COVID’s (Continued) Impact on Property Taxes

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial hardship for many Illinois families. Long term stay-at-home orders, scarce federal stimulus money, and missed paychecks have made it difficult or impossible for some homeowners to pay their tax bills on time on time or altogether. Before the Coronavirus…

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Cook County COVID-19 Adjustments and Assessment Appeals

Cook County COVID-19 Adjustments and Assessment Appeals

The COVID-19 pandemic is lasting longer than most people had hoped. For many families and small businesses, the financial toll is apparent and devastating. The real estate market was anticipated to take a massive hit given the volume of unemployment, under employment, pay-cuts, and delayed…

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Late Fees and Cook County Property Taxes

Late Fees and Cook County 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 to avoid late fees. Stay on top of tax bill due dates There is usually a consistent schedule for property…

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Cook County and Property Taxes: City of Chicago

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 appeals, exemptions, local tax levies, and assessments of nearby properties – determine the amount of future property tax bills. The…

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Cook County Property Taxes: South & Southwest Suburbs

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 appeals, exemptions, local tax levies, and assessments of nearby properties – determine the amount of future property tax bills. The…

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Cook County Property Taxes: North & Northwest Suburbs

Cook County Property Taxes: North & Northwest 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 appeals, exemptions, local tax levies, and assessments of nearby properties – determine the amount of future property tax bills. The…

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Collar Counties 101: DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, & Will

Collar Counties 101: DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, & Will

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 counties has a Chief County Assessor’s Office, as well as an assessor for each township. Collar counties also have their…

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Property Tax Appeals 101

Property Tax Appeals 101

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 of the property. The county assessor’s office compares each property with similar properties in the area to determine their respective…

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COVID-19 Impact on Property Taxes

COVID-19 Impact on Property Taxes

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 directly impact property owners and property taxpayers. The Cook County Assessor initially suspended mailings and appeal deadlines in March 2020.…

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Your Property Taxes Just Went Up! Now What?

Your Property Taxes Just Went Up! Now What?

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 property in the state of Illinois.   In fact, the Tax Foundation recently identified Illinois as having the second highest…

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