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Automatic Renewal of 3 Property Tax Exemptions
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June 11, 2020
Cook County Assessor's COVID-19 Adjustments to Property Assessments in the South and West Suburbs
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May 28, 2020
Late Fee's for 2nd Installment Waived until Oct 1 2020
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May 13, 2020
Practices and procedure audit of the Cook County Assessor's Office conducted by the IAAO - May 2019
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February 24, 2020
Preferential Assessments
Property Tax Info
January 29, 2020
Homestead Exemptions
List of Homestead Exemptions
Property Tax Info
January 15, 2020
Where is the Truth in our Taxation?
Every year the bloat in property taxes gets worse and every year residents are left wondering where the increases came from and what they can do about it.
Industry News
January 01, 2020
Rising Property Taxes Are Causing Cook County Residents To Leave-Population Change
For the 3rd consecutive year the Chicago metropolitan area has experienced a decrease in population.
Industry News
December 18, 2019
Property Tax Surge Leaves Burden On Chicago Homeowners
Brace yourself Chicago city residents: If you’re still reeling from recent tax increases, this year won’t be much better.
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December 04, 2019
PIN Explained
Property Tax Info
November 20, 2019
Township Map
Property Tax Info
November 06, 2019
The Property Tax Merry-Go-Round
The Cook County Property Tax Cycle Explained
Property Tax Info
October 23, 2019
Understanding your Tax Bill
Due Dates and Basic Calculations of your Cook County Tax Bill
Property Tax Info
October 09, 2019
Classified For Complexity
It’s a critique of both economists and tax advocates alike that the Cook County property tax system infringes on some of the basic principles of taxation: simplicity and equability.
Property Tax Info
September 25, 2019
Having Second Thoughts About Your Current Tax Attorney? No Worries, Switch
Substitution of Representation process explained
Property Tax Info
September 11, 2019
Common Reasons For A Property Tax Appeal
Although not common due to Cook County’s mass appraisal system, a homeowner can request a “field check” to have an analyst physically view the property for a more prudent assessment.
Property Tax Info
August 28, 2019
30 Days to Appeal Your Property Taxes
If a Cook County property owner feels they have an erroneous assessment, they have the right to file a formal complaint known as an appeal during a 30 day window.
Property Tax Info
August 14, 2019
Taxpayer Advocates Help Homeowners Save on Property Taxes
Company News
June 28, 2018
New Cook County Assessor Promises Sweeping Reforms
Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, one of the last leaders of the old Democratic machine, has lost the Democratic primary to a wealthy political newcomer.
Industry News
June 14, 2018