Property Taxes

Appealing Your Property Taxes

If you are appealing your own condominium, small apartment, mixed-use building, or family business property, you may represent yourself or you may hire an attorney. Counsel must represent corporations.

Note: this information is provided for informational purposes only.  My office cannot provide legal services to you or represent your interests before the Assessor’s Office or the Cook County Board of Review.

Learn how to appeal your property taxes here.

Apply for Exemptions

Property Tax Exemptions are deductions applied to the value of your home after the total tax has been calculated based on assessment and local tax rate.  You will find this calculation on the right hand side of the second installment of your Property Tax Bill under “Tax Calculator.” If you own your home or have a lease or contract that makes you responsible for the real estate taxes, review your tax bill for the exemptions to which you might be entitled.

Learn about property tax exemptions here.

Where to Pay Your Taxes

Real-Estate Taxes payments can be made online, by mail, at Chase bank, at a community bank or in person.

Learn where to pay your taxes here.