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Unlock Savings: Board of Review Opens Group 1 for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

The Cook County Board of Review has commenced accepting property tax appeals for 2024 for the first group. The deadline to appeal your 2024 assessed value with the Board is August 20, 2024. The townships currently open in Group 1 include:

  • Evanston
  • Norwood Park
  • River Forest
  • Riverside
  • Rogers Park

Property assessments can be appealed annually, regardless of when a township was reassessed. If you missed the opportunity to appeal at the Assessor’s office earlier this year, or if you appealed but were not satisfied with the outcome, you have another chance to appeal at the Board of Review.
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River Forest & Riverside Township 2024 Assessment Notices Mailed

2024 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Friday, March 01st,  2024, to River Forest & Riverside Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2024 assessed value is now open until the deadline of April 01st, 2024.

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. River Forest & Riverside Township was reassessed in 2023 but even if you appealed last year, you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2024 may result in two years of savings until River Forest & Riverside is reassessed in 2026. 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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Board of Review Opens Group 2 for 2023 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2023 property tax appeals for the second group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2023 assessed value is October 17, 2023. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 2:

    • Berwyn
    • Cicero
    • Hanover
    • River Forest
    • Rogers Park

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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River Forest Township 2023 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2023 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to River Forest Township homeowners on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. Homeowners in River Forest 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 May 30th, 2023.

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 River Forest 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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Board of Review Opens Group 2 for 2022 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2022 property tax appeals for the second group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2022 assessed value is December 27, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 2:

  • Lemont
  • Norwood Park
  • River Forest

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 2022 assessed value is the only way to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in the fall of 2023, other than selling your home or claiming a new exemption.

Contact us before the December 27th 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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Riverside and River Forest Townships 2022 Assessment Notices Mailed

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. Riverside and River Forest Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2023. 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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Board of Review Opens Group 1 for 2021 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2021 property tax appeals for the first group. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2021 assessed value is January 04, 2022. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 1:

  • Norwood Park
  • Oak Park
  • River Forest
  • 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 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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River Forest Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Assessor’s Office has mailed 2021 assessment notices to River Forest property owners. You may appeal your assessment each year during the 30 day window which is now open and will close on May 21st.

Cook County reassesses properties triennially through a mass appraisal system. River Forest was last reassessed in 2020 and if you appealed and were successful on your 2020 tax year appeal you will see those savings this summer on your 2nd installment property tax bill (the 1st installment bill you recently received is always 55% of the previous year’s total tax).
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Board of Review Opens Group 3 for 2020 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2020 property tax appeals for the third group of townships. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2020 assessed value is November 1st. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 3:

  • Riverside
  • River Forest
  • Oak Park

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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Board of Review Opens Group 1 for 2020 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2020 property tax appeals for the first group of 3 townships. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2020 assessed value is October 13th. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 1:

    • Calumet
    • Palos
    • Rogers Park

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. Continue reading →