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The Cook County Assessor’s Office has announced that assessment notices were mailed on August 28, 2015, for Rich Township.
The deadline to file a 2015 property tax appeal is September 28, 2015.
If you own a condominium in Cook County, you’re entitled to appeal your property taxes with the Assessor’s Office and Board of Review just like any other homeowner. However, there are a few key differences and best practices that will help you ensure a maximum property tax reduction.
Condo property tax appeals generally need to be done on behalf of the condo association. An officer of the homeowner’s association needs to commission the appeal, with either the condo board’s approval by a 2/3 vote, or by the vote of a majority of the unit owners, in order to move forward with an appeal.
As for homeowners, the following property tax appeal practices apply in order to receive a maximum reduction:
Kensington Research has helped achieve tax relief for over 10,000 condo and homeowners in Cook County since 1999.
Contact us today to learn more about appealing your condo property taxes
The Cook County Assessor’s Office has announced that assessment notices were mailed on August 21, 2015, for Schaumburg Township.
The deadline to file a 2015 property tax appeal is September 21, 2015.
The Cook County Assessor’s Office has announced that assessment notices were mailed on August 18, 2015, for Thornton Township.
The deadline to file a 2015 property tax appeal is September 18, 2015.
The Cook County Board of Review has opened 7 more townships for 2015 property tax appeals. The deadline to file a complaint is 9/15/15 for the following townships:
The Cook County Assessor’s Office has announced that assessment notices were mailed on August 14, 2015, for Jefferson Township.
The deadline to file a 2015 property tax appeal is September 14, 2015.
We’ve all heard about the City of Chicago’s proposed property tax increase to cover a gaping hole in the budget.
As Thomas Corfman of Crains Chicago reported on July 29, 2015, more and more city aldermen are getting on board the property tax hike train, which could amount to $250 million: a 32% year-over-year increase from the property tax levy in 2014.
An excerpt of his article:
“‘In normal times there would be mighty resistance (to a big property tax hike), but the aldermen and public as a whole have become educated as to just how dire the city’s financial situation is,’ said Ald. Joe Moore, 49th, who was elected in 1991 and ranks third in seniority on the council. ‘While there will still be considerable political blowback on a property tax vote, I don’t think it is fatal because the alternatives are worse.’
“Support for a city income tax as an alternative to a property tax hike is growing, said Ald. Roderick Sawyer, who represents the 6th Ward on the South Side. But such a solution would require a change in state law, and wouldn’t come quickly, if at all. In the meantime, while smaller tax hikes and budget savings will help, consensus is growing on the council that a big property tax hike will be necessary, aldermen say.”
The above serves as yet another reminder to appeal your property tax assessment, both at the Cook County Assessor’s Office and at the Board of Review. If you don’t, you may pay more than your fair share of property taxes.
The Cook County Board of Review has opened the 2015 appeal session for the first group of townships. The deadline to file a complaint is 9/1/15. Below are the townships that are currently open:
As always, Cook County property taxes are on the rise and the only way to combat that dreaded second installment tax bill is by lowering your property tax assessment.
In a perfect world, you’d have time to handle the stress of the job, family responsibilities and right on time drop off an expertly formulated argument for a reduction in total assessment without breaking a sweat.
The only problem: we don’t live in a perfect world and everyday demands come before we consider our property tax bills, until July first rolls around and it’s too late by then. Now you can get rid of the hassle and the frustration of this process by hiring a company to handle this annoying but necessary task.
Having a professional company review your property tax assessment annually is your best bet to ensure that you’re fairly assessed and aren’t paying more in property taxes than you have to.
When looking for a professional company to hire, consider:
Professionals with years of expertise will know the best strategy to use when appealing your property taxes and what exemptions you should be aware of for even more savings on the second installment.
If you’re not sure whether there’s an argument to make for appealing your property tax assessment, it won’t cost you anything for most professionals to perform an analysis on your home or any additional properties you may own because they work on contingency.
All it takes is a few minutes to fill in some basic information and within 24 hours they will contact you with the results of our analysis. If there is an argument to be made, and you’re interested in using us, our property tax appeal service will appeal on your behalf on a contingency basis: no costs up front.
Kensington is in the business of successfully appealing property tax assessments with special expertise in Cook County. We handle the paperwork and manage the deadlines so you don’t have to. No one wants to spend their precious free time tracking appeal deadline dates, finding comparable properties or “comps,” or waiting around in county offices.
Because property tax assessments and policies change annually, let a professional at least review your total assessment every year. Click on the link at the bottom for a free analysis from a company who is in the business of making sure you’re not paying more in property taxes than you have to and who wants to keep your free time free for what is really important to you.
Did you know that properties in each Cook County township are re-assessed every three years (they refer to this as the “triennial re-assessment)?
Here’s what these triennial assessments mean for you:
Contact us to learn more about triennial assessments and appealing your Cook County property taxes
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