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Thornton Township 2024 Assessment Notices Mailed

On Friday, September 06th, 2024, the Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2024 property assessment notices to Thornton Township property owners. The window for appealing your 2024 assessed value is now open and will remain so until the deadline of October 21, 2024.

Thornton Township includes the following cities, towns, and villages: 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.
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Northfield Township 2024 Assessments Mailed

Attention Northfield Township property owners! The Cook County Assessor’s office has sent out 2024 property assessment notices, and you have until October 15, 2024, to appeal your 2024 assessed value.

It’s crucial to review your assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence-based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Don’t wait until 2025 for the next reassessment – you have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and the Board of Review. If you want a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value compared to similar properties in your neighborhood, contact us for a free, no-obligation review and analysis of your home.

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Lake Township 2024 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2024 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Lake Township homeowners on August 29, 2024.

Homeowners in Lake Township have 43 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 October 11, 2024.

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 Lake 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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Orland Township 2024 Assessment Notices Mailed

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2024 property assessment notices to Orland Township property owners. The window for appealing your 2024 assessed value is now open and will remain so until the deadline of October 09, 2024.

Orland Township includes the following cities, towns, and villages: Orland Hills, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.

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Leyden Township 2024 Assessments Mailed

Attention Leyden Township property owners! The Cook County Assessor’s office has sent out 2024 property assessment notices, and you have until September 20, 2024, to appeal your 2024 assessed value.

It’s crucial to review your assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence-based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Don’t wait until 2025 for the next reassessment – you have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and the Board of Review. If you want a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value compared 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 3 for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

Attention Cook County homeowners! The Board of Review has officially opened the window for property tax appeals for Group 3 for 2024. If you reside in any of the following townships, now is the time to act:

  • Cicero
  • Elk Grove
  • Stickney
  • West Chicago

Key Deadline Alert: You have until September 24, 2024, to submit your appeal.

If you missed your chance to appeal earlier in the year or weren’t satisfied with the outcome of your previous appeal at the Assessor’s office, don’t worry—there’s still a chance to make your voice heard. Property assessments can be challenged annually, so take advantage of this opportunity!
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Wheeling Township 2024 Assessments Mailed

Attention Wheeling Township Homeowners: Important Property Assessment Update!

Exciting news for Wheeling Township property owners! The Cook County Assessor’s Office released the 2024 property assessment notices. You have until October 7, 2024, to review and appeal your assessed value if you believe it’s inaccurate.

Which Areas Are Affected? If you live in one of these communities, this message is for you:

Arlington Heights
Buffalo Grove
Des Plaines
Mount Prospect
Northbrook
Prospect Heights (majority)
Wheeling (majority)

Why Review and Appeal? Property assessments can fluctuate due to various factors like ownership changes, renovations, or new construction. Annual reviews and timely appeals ensure you’re not paying more than necessary. Don’t wait for the next reassessment year in 2025—your right to appeal is available each year at both the Assessor’s office and the Board of Review.
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Board of Review Opens Group 2 for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

The Cook County Board of Review has commenced accepting property tax appeals for 2024 for the second group. The deadline to appeal your 2024 assessed value with the Board is September 03, 2024. The townships currently open in Group 2 include:

    • Berwyn
    • Bremen
    • Calumet
    • Maine
    • New Trier
    • Oak Park
    • Palos

Property assessments can be appealed annually, regardless of when a township was reassessed. If you missed the opportunity to appeal at the Assessor’s office earlier this year, or if you appealed but were not satisfied with the outcome, you have another chance to appeal at the Board of Review.
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Proviso Township 2024 Assessment Notices Mailed

2024 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Friday, August 02, 2024, to Proviso Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2024 assessed value is now open until the deadline of September 16, 2024.

We recommend property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence-based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Proviso Township was reassessed in 2023 but even if you appealed last year, you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2024 may result in two years of savings until Proviso is reassessed in 2026. The best way to ensure you never pay more than your fair share in property taxes is to review your assessment every year and appeal whenever you have a strong basis for an appeal argument, no matter where your township is in the triennial reassessment cycle.

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Hyde Park Township 2024 Triennial Reassessment’s Mailed

2024 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Hyde Park Township homeowners on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Hyde Park Township: Avalon Park, Burnside, Calumet Heights, Chatham (portion), East Side, Grand Boulevard (portion), Greater Grand, Crossing (portion), Hegewisch, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland (portion), Pullman, Riverdale, Roseland (portion), South Chicago, South Deering, South Shore, Washington Park (portion), West Pullman (portion), and Woodlawn.

Homeowners in Hyde Park 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 September 11th.
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