Residential Property Tax Appeals

Since 2015, KSN has worked diligently to save our clients over $300 million in reduced Illinois property tax assessments.

Here’s something you probably already know – Illinois property taxes are high. At present, Illinois has the highest effective property tax rate in the United States. 

Over the last few years, Chicago and suburban residents have seen increases to the average property tax bill. Moreover, the Cook County Assessor recently indicated some city properties are under-assessed by as much as 50% so property tax hikes are coming this year.

Appealing your Illnois property tax assessment is an option to ensure you’re not paying more than your fair share of property taxes. 

Our property tax appeal services include:

• Condominium unit property tax appeals
• Single family home property tax appeals

Factors involved in residential property tax appeals

• Lack of uniformity: How does the property compare to others in the neighborhood on a square-foot basis?
• Recent purchase/sales price: Is the assessment higher than the purchase price, and most importantly, is there support for an argument that the purchase price was too high for the neighborhood?
• Market value/appraisal: Because of recent changes in the levels of assessment, homeowners are now able to argue the value of their home based on market analysis. 
• Damage/demolition: If the property has been seriously damaged or demolished, we can argue for a reduction in the assessment.
• Incorrect classification or incorrect information about the property: Properties may be placed in categories that result in a higher assessment or have mistakes in the property description. We focus on the factors that make the greatest difference in the assessment, and thereby, your tax liability.
• Exemptions: Is the property receiving all exemptions to which the owner is entitled?

We work on a contingency fee basis.

KSN does not have a processing fee. You pay no legal fees unless we are able to reduce your property tax assessment reduction. We maintain competitive fee rates so you save more money by choosing KSN instead of our competitors.

Questions about our property tax appeal services? Ready to start your appeal?

Please fill out the form below or call us at 1-855-537-0500.