- Community Associations, Property Tax Appeals
- Illinois
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
South and Southwest Suburbs
In 2026, property taxes will be reevaluated for residential properties located in the south/southwest suburban group of Cook County that includes the following 11 townships: Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Lemont, Lyons, Orland, Palos, Rich, Thornton, Worth, and Stickney.
Some municipalities in the south and southwest suburbs are located within more than one township, while others are entirely contained in one.
Here are examples of cities and villages within each township:
- Bloom Township – Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Lynwood, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights
- Bremen Township – Tinley Park (east side), Oak Forest, Midlothian, Posen, Markham, Robbins
- Calumet Township – Calumet City, Burnham
- Lemont Township – Lemont (Cook County portion)
- Lyons Township – Brookfield, Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, La Grange, McCook, Western Springs
- Orland Township – Orland Park, Orland Hills
- Palos Township – Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Hickory Hills
- Rich Township – Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Matteson, Richton Park
- Thornton Township – Harvey, South Holland, Dolton, Phoenix, East Hazel Crest
- Worth Township – Alsip, Blue Island, Crestwood, Merrionette Park, Worth
- Stickney Township – Burbank, Forest View, Stickney, Summit
Impact on Community Associations
Condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association assessment appeals require careful analysis and preparation.
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.
Legal Resource
When your condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome association receive your 2026 property tax assessment notices, do not hesitate to contact our law firm.
Our experienced Illinois property tax appeal attorneys have saved our clients over $300 million since 2015 by successfully reducing their property tax assessments.
Please call 855-537-0500 or visit www.ksnlaw.com.
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