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Cook County property owners expecting their second-installment 2024 tax bills on time may be in for a surprise.

February 24, 2020

Property Tax Info

January 29, 2020

List of Homestead Exemptions

Property Tax Info

January 15, 2020

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.

January 01, 2020

For the 3rd consecutive year the Chicago metropolitan area has experienced a decrease in population.

December 18, 2019

Brace yourself Chicago city residents: If you’re still reeling from recent tax increases, this year won’t be much better.

December 04, 2019

Property Tax Info

November 20, 2019

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November 06, 2019

The Cook County Property Tax Cycle Explained

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October 23, 2019

Due Dates and Basic Calculations of your Cook County Tax Bill

Property Tax Info

October 09, 2019

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

Substitution of Representation process explained

Property Tax Info

September 11, 2019

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

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.

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August 14, 2019

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.