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Cook County 2025 Property Tax Bills Delayed — Start Planning Your 2026 Appeal Now

Cook County property owners will receive their First Installment 2025 property tax bills later than usual.

  • Mailing Date: March 2, 2026
  • Due Date: April 1, 2026

This delay is due to the late issuance of the 2024 Second Installment bills.

While you’re preparing to pay your 2025 property taxes, now is the time to start preparing your Cook County property tax appeal for 2026.

2026 Reassessment: South District Property Owners Take Action

The Cook County Board of Review has closed its final 2025 appeal session. Appeal windows move quickly, and missing a deadline can cost you a year of potential savings.

If your property is located in the South District, 2026 is especially important. The following townships are up for reassessment:

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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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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 South Chicago Township

The Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2025 assessment notices to South Chicago property owners on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The window to appeal your assessed value at the Assessor’s office is now open until the deadline of November 28, 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. South 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 South 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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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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Lake Township 2025 Assessment Notices Mailed

2025 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on September 22, 2025, to Lake Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Lake Township: Back of the Yards and Englewood. The 43-day window to appeal your 2025 assessed value is now open until the deadline of November 04, 2025.

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. Lake Township was reassessed in 2024 but even if you appealed last year you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2025 may result in two years of savings, until Lake is reassessed in 2027. 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 at in the triennial reassessment cycle.

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Orland Township 2025 Assessment Notices Mailed

2025 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on September 10, 2025. Orland Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Orland Township: Orland Hills, Orland Park, and Tinley Park. The 43-day window to appeal your 2025 assessed value is now open until the deadline of October 23, 2024.

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. Orland 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.

Property values in the Chicagoland area do not stay the same every year. They change frequently, as ownership changes, as properties are remodeled, and as new homes are constructed. Don’t make the mistake of only appealing during your property’s reassessment year.

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