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Board of Review Opens Group 3 for 2024 Property Tax Appeals!

Attention Cook County homeowners! The Board of Review has officially opened the window for property tax appeals for Group 3 for 2024. If you reside in any of the following townships, now is the time to act:

  • Cicero
  • Elk Grove
  • Stickney
  • West Chicago

Key Deadline Alert: You have until September 24, 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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West Chicago Township 2024 Triennial Reassessments Mailed

2024 Triennial reassessment notices were mailed to West Chicago Township homeowners on May 20, 2024.

Homeowners in West Chicago 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 June 20, 2024.
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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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West Chicago Township 2023 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Cook County Assessor’s office mailed 2023 property assessment notices on August 10th to West Chicago Township property owners. The 31-day window to appeal your 2023 assessed value is now open until the deadline of September 11th.

We recommend homeowners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever a solid evidence-based argument is that your property may not be assessed fairly. West Chicago Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2024. 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 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 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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Board of Review Opens Group 5 for 2020 Appeals

The Cook County Board of Review has opened 2020 property tax appeals for the fifth group of townships. The Board’s deadline to appeal your 2020 assessed value is November 24th. Below are the townships that are currently open in Group 5:

  • Berwyn
  • Stickney
  • Worth
  • West Chicago
  • Lemont

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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West Chicago Township 2020 Assessment Notices Mailed

West Chicago2020 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Friday, June 12, 2020, to West Chicago Township property owners. The following cities, towns, and villages are in West Chicago Township: Austin, Belmont Central, Belmont Heights, Belmont Terrace, Big Oaks, Bucktown, Craigin, Dunning, Edison Park, Galewood, Garfield Park, Hanson Park, Heart of Chicago, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Irving Park, Irving Woods, Jefferson Park, Kelvyn Park, Kilbourn Park, Lawndale, Little Village, Logan Square, Monteclare, O’Hare, Old Norwood, Oriole Park, Noble Square, Norwood Park, Pilsen, Portage Park, Schorsh Village, Tri-Taylor, UIC, Ukrainian Village, Union Ridge, West Loop, West Town, Wicker Park. The window to appeal your 2020 assessed value is now open until the deadline of July 20, 2020.

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. West Chicago Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2021. 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 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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West Chicago Township 2019 Assessment Notices Mailed

Cook County Property Tax AppealWest Chicago Township 2019 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Wednesday, June 26th to property owners. The 30 day window to appeal your 2019 assessed value is now open until the deadline of July 26th.

West Chicago Township was reassessed in 2018 but even if you appealed last year you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2019 may result in two years of savings, until West Chicago is reassessed in 2021. 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 Final Group of Townships for 2018 Appeals

Cook County Property Tax AppealThe Cook County Board of Review has opened the final group of townships for 2018 property tax appeals. If your home is located in one of the 4 townships listed below the Board’s deadline to appeal your 2018 assessed value is January 8th.

  • Bloom
  • North Chicago
  • South Chicago
  • West Chicago

If you miss your opportunity to appeal your assessment at the Board of Review you will not have another chance to achieve property tax relief on your second installment property tax bill in July 2019, unless of course you sell your home or become eligible for a new exemption.

Every year homeowners have the opportunity to appeal their assessment at the Assessor’s office and at the Board of Review, regardless of when their township was reassessed. The real estate market is constantly changing and therefore we believe it is in your best interest to review your assessment annually to ensure that you only pay your fair share in taxes.
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