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.