It is important for Cook County property owners to carefully review their property descriptions because some types of errors may lead to higher property taxes. Residential property owners are fortunate; they have the ability to see mistakes in their property descriptions by reviewing the characteristics listings that are included with their reassessment notices.

However, owners of … Read More ›


People in Cook County may be eligible for property tax exemptions that could substantially reduce their tax bills. Individual’s exemptions are based on the characteristics of the property owners, including homeowners, senior citizens, certain veterans, disabled people, long-term occupants or people who have completed home improvements. (Property exemptions for commercial properties, industrial properties and/or apartment … Read More ›

We are excited to announce that Sandrick Law Firm has joined Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN). Attorney William Sandrick and his team have represented commercial and industrial property owners since 1997 in property tax appeals and property tax incentives. Now combined, KSN has a strong client presence in the City of Chicago and the South/Southwest suburbs, … Read More ›

Commercial and residential property owners in Illinois can save thousands of dollars by appealing their property tax assessments. Since Cook County does not raise assessments based on whether an appeal was filed and there is no cost to challenge an assessment, property owners have nothing to lose by filing an appeal. Between 30 and 60 … Read More ›