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Board of Review Opens Group 4A for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

Attention Cook County homeowners! The Board of Review has officially opened the window for property tax appeals for Group 4A for 2024. If you reside in any of the following townships, now is the time to act:

  • Barrington
  • Lake View
  • Lemont
  • Palatine
  • Worth

Key Deadline Alert: You have until November 08, 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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Barrington Township 2024 Assessments Mailed

The Cook County Assessor’s office has released the 2024 property assessment notices, and you have until July 31, 2024, to challenge your assessment.

Regularly reviewing your assessments is vital. Don’t wait until 2025 for the next reassessment – you can appeal every year. Our team offers a free, no-obligation analysis of your home’s assessment compared to similar properties.

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Board of Review Opens Group 1 for 2023 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2023 property tax appeals for the first group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2023 assessed value is October 10, 2023. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 1:

    • Barrington
    • Calumet
    • Norwood Park
    • Oak Park
    • Riverside

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 2023 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the fall of 2024, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.
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Barrington Township 2023 Assessment Notices Mailed

2023 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Wednesday, April 5th, to Barrington Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2023 assessed value is now open until the deadline of May 5th.

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. Barrington Township was reassessed in 2022 but even if you appealed last year, you can appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2023 may result in two years of savings until Barrington is reassessed in 2025. 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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Barrington Township 2022 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2022 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Barrington Township homeowners on Friday, July 08, 2022. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Barrington Township: Barrington, Barrington Hills (south 3/4), East Dundee, Hoffman Estates, Inverness (west 1/4), and South Barrington.

Homeowners in Barrington 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 August 8th.
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Board of Review Opens Group 2 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the second group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is January 20, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 2:

  • Barrington
  • Calumet
  • Cicero

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 January 20 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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Barrington Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, to Barrington Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of August 16, 2021. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Barrington Township: Barrington, Barrington Hills (south 3/4), East Dundee, Hoffman Estates, Inverness (west 1/4), and South Barrington.

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. Barrington Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2022. 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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Board of Review Opens Group 6 for 2020 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2020 property tax appeals for the sixth group of townships. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2020 assessed value is December 01, 2020. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 6:

  • New Trier
  • Barrington
  • Wheeling
  • Leyden
  • Elk Grove

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 2020 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2021, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption. Assessments can be appealed every year, regardless of when a township was reassessed.
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Cook County Property Tax Warning: Land Assessed Value Increasing

Cook County Assessed Land ValueBased on statistics recently provided by the Cook County Assessor as part of their triennial assessment, assessed land values for Barrington, Evanston and New Trier townships have increased 15-21% over 2013.

Assessed land value decreased in these townships by 2-13% from 2010 to 2013 but are now 2-16% higher than they were in 2010.

See the table below for the assessed land value data:
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Cook County Assessor Extends Deadline for 9 Townships

May 1stThe Cook County Assessor’s Office has extended the deadline for 2020 property tax appeals for nine Townships. The Assessor’s deadline to appeal your 2020 assessed value is now May 1st for the following townships:

  • Evanston
  • Norwood Park
  • Rogers Park
  • New Trier
  • Barrington
  • River Forest
  • Riverside
  • Oak Park
  • Palos

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. Barrington, New Trier, Norwood Park, and Evanston Townships were reassessed in 2019 but even if you appealed last year you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2020 may result in two years of savings, until Barrington, New Trier, Norwood Park, and Evanston are reassessed in 2022. Rogers Park Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2021. River Forest, Riverside, Oak Park, and Palos triennial reassessments occurred between February and March of this year. Any savings received in 2020 for River Forest, Riverside, Oak Park, and Palos will last for 3 years, until the next triennial reassessment in 2023. 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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