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
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“2022 Property Taxes: Impact on Chicagoland Community Associations” – 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.)



The KSN Podcast examines various aspects … Read More ›

Beginning in 2000, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office performed a 20 year study on property taxes termed “The Pappas Study”.

Overall, the study provided proof of what many Chicago property owners already know: property taxes have increased dramatically over the past 20 years.

The Pappas Study also illuminated the differences in property tax tab … Read More ›

As an Illinois property owner, it’s unlikely you have remained unaffected by the current state of property taxes. However, unlike other costs involved with owning property (like mortgage payments or utility bills), tax assessments can and should be appealed.

While many counties have streamlined the ability to file an appeal, winning an appeal is a whole … Read More ›