Timothy C. Jacobs

Timothy C. JacobsĀ 

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Timothy Jacobs concentrates his practice in the area of property tax assessment appeals. Since becoming a member of the Illinois bar in 2005, Tim’s efforts have substantially lowered his clients’ respective property tax burdens.While his current practice focuses primarily on the representation of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations, Timothy has also effectively advocated on behalf of commercial, industrial, and apartment building owners. Amidst an extremely daunting Illinois property tax appeal process, Timothy’s efforts have substantially lowered their respective property tax burdens.

Since 2015, KSN’s tax appeal department led by Tim has worked diligently to save our clients over $100 million in reduced property tax assessments.

Timothy prides himself on guiding his clients through constant substantive and procedural rule changes and explaining the complexities of the assessment appeal process in simple and understandable language. For nearly a decade, he has spoken to both professional groups and community organizations regarding the benefits of aggressively property appealing tax assessments.

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Marquette University 2002
  • J.D., University of Illinois ChicagoĀ  School of Law, 2005
  • Illinois Bar, 2005
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • CAI Illinois – Community Associations Institute
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Illinois Property Tax Lawyer’sĀ Association
  • International Association ofĀ Assessing Officers
  • Mainstreet Organization ofĀ Realtors
  • ā€œ2022 Property Taxes: Impact on Chicagoland Community Associationsā€ – KSN attorney Timothy Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process for community associations and commercial properties in the Chicagoland area. Tim also discusses what community associations and commercial properties can expect to see during the 2022 property tax appeal season. (11 mins.)

  • “Property Tax Appeals”Ā – KSN attorney Timothy Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process for community associations and commercial properties in the Chicagoland area. Tim also discusses what community associations and commercial properties can expect to see during the 2021 appeal season due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. (11 mins.)

  • “Cook County Property Taxes: Business as Usual”Ā – Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses the effect the Coronavirus has had on Property Tax appeals in the Chicagoland area. (13 mins.)

  • “Finding Middle Ground: Landlords and Property Tax Appeals”Ā – Attorney Timothy JacobsĀ discusses how landlords and property managers with commercial multi-family rentals are faring under the new Cook County Tax Assessor, the difference between residential and commercial tax appeals, and what residential landlords can expect when filing an appeal. (15 mins.)

  • “Stronger Together: Group Property Tax Appeal”Ā –Ā Attorney Timothy Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process, with a specific focus on the success of group property tax appeals by condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations. (16 mins.)

  • “Property Taxes Take a Hike”Ā –Ā Attorney Timothy JacobsĀ discussed the impact of the new Cook County Assessor on commercial properties in Northern Cook County and the process of appealing property tax assessments. (13 mins.)

  • “Explaining the Property Tax Appeals Process” –Ā Attorney Timothy Jacobs explains the Illinois property tax appeal process in this episode of the KSN Podcast. He discusses deadlines, how to file an appeal, and more. (9 mins.)

  • “Tax Freeze Only a Thaw” – In this episode of the KSN Podcast, attorney Timothy JacobsĀ examines the proposed property tax freeze, how it could affect property tax assessments, and how property owners can appeal their taxes. (10 mins.)

  • Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast episode 98 – “What is Happening to Chicago Property Taxes?”Ā (2021)
  • Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast episode 31 – “Understanding and Appealing Property Taxes in Cook County”Ā (2020)
  • “Navigating Property Tax Assessments in Chicago”, presentation at the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Property Owner Workshop (July 25, 2017)
  • ā€œAppealing Your Association’s Taxesā€, presentation at Association of Condominium, Townhouse andĀ Homeowners Associations.(ACTHA) South Expo Trade Show (September 13, 2014)

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