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Board of Review Opens Group 5A for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

Attention Cook County homeowners! The Board of Review has officially opened the window for property tax appeals for Group 5A 2024. If you reside in any of the following townships, now is the time to act:

  • Leyden
  • Lyons
  • Northfield
  • Orland
  • Proviso
  • Wheeling

Key Deadline Alert: You have until December 17, 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!

Why should you consider appealing? A successful appeal could potentially lower your 2024 assessed value and provide significant property tax relief for your 2025 second installment.
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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 5 for 2023 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2023 property tax appeals for the fifth group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2023 assessed value is January 02, 2023. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 5:

    • Bremen
    • Lake View
    • Leyden
    • Stickney
    • West Chicago

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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Leyden Township 2023 Assessment Notices Mailed

2023 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on August 16, 2023, to Leyden Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2023 assessed value is now open until the deadline of September 18, 2023. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Leyden Township: Bensenville (east portion), Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park (north portion), Norridge (west edge), Northlake (north portion), Park Ridge (south edge), River Grove, Rosemont (southeast 3/4), and Schiller Park.

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. Leyden 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 Leyden 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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Leyden Township 2022 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2022 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to Leyden Township homeowners on Friday, September 16, 2022. Homeowners in Leyden 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 October 17, 2022.
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Board of Review Opens Group 7 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the seventh group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is May 03, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 7:

  • Leyden
  • West Chicago

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.
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Leyden Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of September 30, 2021. 2021 property assessment notices were mailed to Leyden Township property owners by the Cook County Assessor’s Office on Monday, August 30, 2021.  The following cities, towns, and villages are in Leyden Township: Bensenville (east portion), Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park (north portion), Norridge (west edge), Northlake (north portion), Park Ridge (south edge), River Grove, Rosemont (southeast 3/4), and Schiller Park.

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. Leyden 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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Leyden Township 2020 Assessment Notices Mailed

How to Appeal Your Cook County Property Taxes2020 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Tuesday, June 23rd 2020, to Leyden Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in Leyden Township: Bensenville (east portion), Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park (north portion), Norridge (west edge), Northlake (north portion), Park Ridge (south edge), River Grove, and Rosemont (southeast 3/4) Schiller Park. The window to appeal your 2020 assessed value is now open until the deadline of July 29th.

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. Leyden Township was 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 Leyden is reassessed in 2022. 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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Board of Review Opens Group 7 for 2019 Appeals

Listening Tour A Chance to Question Cook County Assessor The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2019 property tax appeals for the seventh group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2019 assessed value is December 17th. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 7:

  • Leyden
  • Hyde Park
  • Proviso
  • West Chicago
  • Worth

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 2019 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2020, 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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