Monthly Archives: November 2025

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.

Townships That Previously Closed at the Board of Review: Continue reading →

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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