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Lemont Township 2022 Assessment Notices Mailed

2022 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on July 6th to Lemont Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Lemont Township: Lemont, Palos Park (west edge), Willow Springs, and Woodridge. The 33-day window to appeal your 2022 assessed value is now open until the deadline of August 8th.

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. Lemont Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2023. 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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Norwood Park Township 2022 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2022 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Norwood Park Township homeowners on Friday, July 01, 2022. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Norwood Park Township: Glencoe, Glenview, Northbrook (majority), Northfield (west 3/4), Prospect Heights (east edge), Wilmette (west edge), and Des Plaines (north edge).

Homeowners in Norwood Park Township have 32 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 August 2nd.
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Berwyn, Calumet, Cicero, and Oak Park Townships 2022 Assessment Notices Mailed

2022 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to Berwyn, Calumet, Cicero, and Oak Park Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2022 assessed value is now open until the deadline of July 25, 2022.

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. Berwyn, Calumet, Cicero, and Oak Park Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2023. 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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Riverside and River Forest Townships 2022 Assessment Notices Mailed

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. Riverside and River Forest Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2023. 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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Board of Review Opens Group 10 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the tenth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is May 31, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 10:

  • Jefferson
  • Niles
  • Proviso
  • Rich
  • Stickney

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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the Autumn of 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Board of Review Opens Group 9 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the ninth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is May 26, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 9:

  • Lake
  • Lyons
  • North Chicago
  • South Chicago
  • 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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the Autumn of 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Board of Review Opens Group 8 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the eighth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is May 10, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 8:

  • Hyde Park
  • Lake View
  • Northfield
  • 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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the Autumn of 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Board of Review Opens Group 7 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the seventh group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is May 03, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 7:

  • Leyden
  • 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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Board of Review Opens Group 6 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the sixth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is April 26, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 6:

  • Maine
  • Palos

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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.

Contact us before the April 26th 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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Board of Review Opens Group 5 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the fifth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is March 29, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 5:

  • Bloom
  • Bremen
  • Thornton

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 2021 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2022, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.

Contact us before the March 29th 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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