Cook County properties are reassessed on a triennial schedule. Every three years, the new valuations – along with appeals, exemptions, local tax levies, and assessments of nearby properties – determine the amount of future property tax bills.
For the purposes of reassessment scheduling, the thirty townships within Cook County are divided into three groups:
- North/northwest suburbs
- South/southwest suburbs
- City of Chicago
North and Northwest Suburbs
In 2022, property taxes will be reevaluated for residential properties located in Barrington, Elk Grove. Evanston, Niles, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling, and other north and northwest suburbs.
Here are a few cities that are located within the north/northwest suburban townships:
- Barrington Township – includes Barrington (in town), Barrington Hills, South Barrington, East Dundee (north side), Inverness (west side), Hoffman Estates (northwest side)
- Elk Grove Township – includes Elk Grove Village
- Evanston Township – includes Evanston
- Hanover Township – includes Streamwood (west side), Bartlett, Hanover Park (west side), Hoffman Estates (west side)
- Leyden Township – includes Schiller Park, Franklin Park, Northlake (north side), River Grove, Elmwood Park, and Melrose Park (north side)
- Maine Township – includes Des Plaines (east side), Park Ridge (north side), and Niles (west side)
- New Trier Township – includes Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and Wilmette
- Niles Township – includes Niles (east side), Golf, Morton Grove (east side), Skokie, and Lincolnwood
- Northfield Township – includes Northbrook, Deerfield, and Glenview
- Norwood Park Township – includes Norridge and Harwood Heights
- Palatine Township – includes Inverness (east side), Palatine, Rolling Meadows (north side), Deer Park, and Hoffman Estates (northeast side)
- Schaumburg Township – includes Roselle, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, and Hanover Park (east side)
- Wheeling Township – includes Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect (north side), and Prospect Heights
Impact on Community Associations
Condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association assessment appeals require careful analysis and preparation. Here’s a short explanation video:
The property tax appeal should be filed as a group on behalf of all units to streamline the process. This will benefit all unit owners and ensure uniformity of taxation within the association.
There are several agencies in the appeal process. Each one comes with its own caveats and pitfalls. Accordingly, associations should seek out skilled legal counsel to steer them through the appeal.
When your condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome association receive your 2022 property tax assessment notices, do not hesitate to contact our law firm.
Our experienced attorneys have saved our clients over $100 million since 2015 by successfully reducing their property tax assessments.
Please call 855-537-0500 or visit www.ksnlaw.com.
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