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Update: Board of Review to Reopen Appeal Window for Closed Townships

We’ve received news that the Cook County Board of Review: will be reopening for certain Townships that previously closed. This decision is due to the delayed release of property owners’ second-installment tax bills.

While many Townships already had their initial 30-day appeal period—beginning with the first group on July 7, 2025—the Board’s decision offers a second chance for homeowners who may have missed their original filing deadline.

The Board has not yet released specific details, including:

  • Which Townships will reopen
  • Exact opening dates
  • How long the reopening period will last

We will share updates as soon as the Board publishes additional information.

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Cook County Board of Review Opens 2025 Property Tax Appeals for Group 5

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2025 property tax appeals for the fifth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2025 assessed value is December 19, 2025. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 5:

  • Jefferson
  • Proviso
  • Wheeling

Assessments can be appealed every year, regardless of when a township was reassessed. If you missed your appeal opportunity at the Assessor’s office earlier in the year, or if you did appeal and weren’t satisfied with the result, you have a second opportunity to appeal at the Board of Review. Appealing your home’s 2025 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the fall of 2026, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Bloom Township 2025 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2025 property assessment notices on October 24, 2025, to Bloom Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2025 assessed value is now open until the deadline of December 09, 2025. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Bloom Township: Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood (almost all), Homewood (portion), Lansing, Lynwood, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Sauk Village (almost all), South Chicago Heights, and Steger.

We recommend homeowners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence-based argument that your property may not be assessed fairly. Bloom Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2026. However, if you feel that your assessment is unfair, there is no need to wait to appeal; property owners have the right to appeal yearly at the Assessor’s office and the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood, contact us for a free, no-obligation review and analysis of your home.

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Cook County Board of Review Opens 2025 Property Tax Appeals for Group 4

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2025 property tax appeals for the fourth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2025 assessed value is November 21, 2025. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 4:

  • Bremen
  • Calumet
  • Hyde Park
  • Lemont
  • Leyden
  • Worth

Assessments can be appealed every year, regardless of when a township was reassessed. If you missed your appeal opportunity at the Assessor’s office earlier in the year, or if you did appeal and weren’t satisfied with the result, you have a second opportunity to appeal at the Board of Review. Appealing your home’s 2025 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the fall of 2026, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.

Contact us before the November 21st, deadline for a free, no-obligation, and professional analysis of your home’s assessment level compared to similar properties in your neighborhood. We’ll tell you if we don’t think you have a strong case for an appeal. If we feel there is a solid factual-based argument to be made, then you can choose if you would like to hire us to assist you with the appeal. There is no risk in using our service because you pay nothing unless your appeal is successful.

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Niles Township 2025 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2025 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Niles Township homeowners on October 22, 2025. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Niles Township: Glenview, Golf, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove (east 3/4), Niles (southeast half), and Skokie. Homeowners in Niles Township have 30 days to appeal their assessment at the Assessor’s office (there will be a second opportunity to appeal later in the year at the Board of Review, whether you appeal at the Assessor’s office or not). The deadline for appealing at the Assessor’s office is December 05, 2025.

Valuation statistics for Niles Township will be published by the Cook County Assessor’s office here when they become available. We recommend homeowners review their assessment annually, particularly in a triennial reassessment year, to ensure they do not pay more than their fair share in property taxes. Successfully appealing in a reassessment year may provide 3 years of savings on future property tax bills. If you would like a free analysis of your Niles Township home, in comparison to similar properties, we would be happy to conduct a “no obligation” analysis and provide you with a free estimate of how much we believe we could help you save with an appeal.

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Rich Township 2025 Assessment Notices Mailed

2025 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on October 21, 2025, to Rich Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Rich Township: Country Club Hills, Flossmoor (west 3/4), Frankfort, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson (majority), Olympia Fields (vast majority), Park Forest (north 3/4), Richton Park, Tinley Park (portion), and University Park (portion). The window to appeal your 2025 assessed value is now open until the deadline of November 04, 2025.

We suggest property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Rich Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2026. However, if you feel that your assessment is not fair there is no need to wait to appeal, property owners have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and at the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood contact us for a free, no obligation, review and analysis of your home.

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2025 Assessment Notices Mailed to North Chicago Township

The Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2025 assessment notices to North Chicago property owners on October 07, 2025. The 44-day window to appeal your assessed value at the Assessor’s office is now open until the deadline of November 20, 2025.

We strongly recommend homeowners review their assessments annually and appeal yearly if and when there is a strong argument that their home may not be assessed fairly. North Chicago Township was reassessed last year, but regardless of whether you appealed last year or not, you may appeal every year, including 2025. An appeal in 2025 may generate savings lasting for two years until the next reassessment of North Chicago in 2027. If you’d like a second opinion on your assessed value as it compares to other similar properties, contact us for a free, no-obligation, professional analysis of your property.

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Schaumburg Township 2025 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2025 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Schaumburg Township homeowners on October 02, 2025. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Schaumburg Township: Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.

Homeowners in Schaumburg Township have 46 days to appeal their assessment at the Assessor’s office (there will be a second opportunity to appeal later in the year at the Board of Review, whether you appeal at the Assessor’s office or not). The deadline for appealing at the Assessor’s office is November 17, 2025.

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Thornton Township 2025 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2025 property assessment notices on October 01, 2025. to Thornton Township property owners. The 44-day window to appeal your 2025 assessed value is now open until the deadline of November 14, 2025. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Thornton Township: Blue Island (southern edge), Burnham, Calumet City, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Glenwood (northern 1/4), Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood (northeast half), Lansing (northern half), Markham (eastern 1/4), Phoenix, Posen, Riverdale, South Holland, and Thornton.

We recommend homeowners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever a strong evidence-based argument is that your property may not be assessed fairly. Thornton Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2026. However, if you feel that your assessment is unfair, there is no need to wait; property owners have the right to appeal yearly at the Assessor’s office and the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood, contact us for a free, no-obligation review and analysis of your home.

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Cook County Board of Review Opens 2025 Property Tax Appeals for Group 3

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2025 property tax appeals for the third group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2025 assessed value is October 21, 2025. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 3:

  • Barrington
  • Maine
  • Northfield
  • Stickney
  • West Chicago

Assessments can be appealed every year, regardless of when a township was reassessed. If you missed your appeal opportunity at the Assessor’s office earlier in the year, or if you did appeal and weren’t satisfied with the result, you have a second opportunity to appeal at the Board of Review. Appealing your home’s 2025 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the fall of 2026, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.

Contact us before the October 21st, deadline for a free, no-obligation, and professional analysis of your home’s assessment level compared to similar properties in your neighborhood. We’ll tell you if we don’t think you have a strong case for an appeal. If we feel there is a solid factual-based argument to be made, then you can choose if you would like to hire us to assist you with the appeal. There is no risk in using our service because you pay nothing unless your appeal is successful.

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