Cook County Property tax exemptions deadline – extended to April 9, 2021

Exemption applicants can now file online at Assessor’s website Chicago – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi reminds property owners that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois legislature is allowing the Assessor’s Office to automatically renew many property tax exemptions for tax year 2020. The following exemptions will automatically renew this year, for homeowners who received

Cook County Property Tax Exemptions due

The Assessor’s Office administers property tax exemptions that may contribute to lowering your property tax bill. These exemptions reduce the equalized assessed value (EAV), or taxed value, of a home. The due date has been extended until April 9, 2021.  As a reminder, exemption deductions appear on 2021 second installment bills.    

Cook County Property Tax Talk, 10-11am (Via Zoom)

Online

Senior Property Tax Analyst and taxpayer advocate Andrea Raila will explain how to lower your property taxes, obtain tax exemptions and refunds, understand market value, reassessment notices, how to use self help links and more. Register at the following link: https://mgpl.org/events/property-tax-101-online. (Meeting via Zoom)

Free