Property Taxes & Assessments
Lakeview Township Open for Appeals
April 11, 2012
Every year, homeowners have the opportunity to appeal their property tax assessments. As of today and through May 11, 2012, homeowners in Lakeview Township can appeal their property tax assessment. Homeowners may appeal online, by mail, or in person. Please call our office if you have any questions about your property tax bill or the appeal process. If you don't live in Lakeview Township please feel free to call our office to find out when your township opens.
How Do I Know I'm in the Lakeview Township?
The boundaries of Lakeview Township are Fullerton Avenue to the South, Devon Avenue to the North and Western Avenue or the Chicago River.
You have two ways to find your township:
Find your property tax township on the upper-right corner of your property tax bill.
- Visit the Cook County Assessor's website (http://www.cookcountyassessor.com) and enter your Property Index Number or PIN.
To Appeal Online:
Visit www.cookcountyassessor.com and enter your Property Identification Number (PIN). To look up your PIN please click here: http://www.cookcountyassessor.com/Property_Search/Property_Search.aspx
To Appeal by Mail:
Complete an official Complaint Form (http://www.cookcountyassessor.com/forms/resappeal.pdf) and mail it to:
Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios
118 North Clark Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602
*please write "COMPLAINT FORM" on the envelope.
Appeal in Person:
Visit the Cook County Assessor's office (City Hall) where staff will be available to assist you.
Address: 118 North Clark Street 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Phone: 312-603-5542
Website: www.cookcountyassessor.com
Workshops by Commissioner Gainer
I will co-hosting two workshops within the 10th District to offer direct assistance to all homeowners. My staff will be available to help you complete your appeal and answer any questions you may have. Please bring your most recent property tax bill to the workshop.
Monday, April 23 2012 - 6:30 PM
Also hosted by: 12th District Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, & Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios.
Venue: St. Lukes Church Memorial Hall, 1500 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago IL
Thursday, April 26 2012 - 6:30 PM
Venue: Broadway Armory Park Ballroom, 5917 N Broadway, Chicago IL
Also hosted by: 12th District Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman, & 12th District State Representative Sara Feigenholtz.
Property Tax Bills are Due March 1, 2012
February 28, 2012
Senior Homeowners, Remember to Apply Annually for
Senior Freeze & Senior Homeowner Exemptions
Tax Bill Due Date
1st Installment 2011 Property Tax Bills are due this Thursday March 1st 2012. You can make your payment online by clicking here, at any Chase Bank location or at the Cook County Treasurer's Office, 118 N. Clark St. 1st floor.
Senior Exemption Forms Now Available
The attached 2011 Senior Homeowner and Senior Freeze exemption forms are now available for completion. As a reminder these forms must be completed every year. Seniors must include a copy of a recent tax bill and a copy of their photo I.D. with their forms. Forms are due by March 28, 2012.
2011 Homeowner Senior Exemption form.pdf
2011 Senior Freeze Exemption form.pdf
Any homeowner born in 1946 or earlier and living in their home as of Jan. 1, 2011 is eligible for the Senior Homeowner exemption. The Senior Freeze exemption is for any homeowner born in 1946 or earlier, who lived in the property on Jan. 1, 20110 and on January 1, 2011 and who has an income below $55,000. It is important to note that any person who turned 65 in 2011 now qualifies for the Senior Homeowner Exemption and possibly the Senior Freeze.
For anyone interested in learning more about the property tax bill process please find the "Citizens' Guide to Property Tax Bills.pdf" attached as well.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office at 312-603-4210 or at Info@BridgetGainer.com. Follow office updates from the Tenth District on Twitter (@BridgetGainer) and Facebook.
Citizens' Guide to Property Tax Bills
October 14, 2011
Each year I receive more requests from homeowners about how to navigate their property tax bill. In response, I have organized an easy-to-use guide that walks a homeowner through the steps the County took to determine each property tax bill. There is also information on how to appeal the assessed value of your home, and thus your taxes, with both the Assessor's Office and Board of Review. In addition, my office is available via email or phone to answer specific questions.
Citizens' Guide to Property Taxes.pdfHave questions? Email me at Info@BridgetGainer.com
Surveying Homeowners in Foreclosure
July 14, 2011
Are you going through a foreclosure? We want to hear from you. By taking a few moments to answer the electronic survey below you will help us determine how the County can better advocate and help you, others and the community.
Citizens' Guide to Foreclosures in Cook County
July 14, 2011
Learn more about foreclosures in Cook County and their effects. 
Land Banks: Frequently Asked Questions and Background Information
July 13, 2011
Want to know more about land banks? Land Bank FAQ's.pdf.
Creating a Land Bank: HB760
July 13, 2011
Read State Representative Karen Yarbrough's legislation for the creation of a land bank.
HB760
Addressing Vacant Properties in Our Communites
June 13, 2011
Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) introduced an ordinance on July 6, 2011 that would make banks responsible for maintaining properties that are foreclosed upon in neighborhoods across Chicago. Alderman Dowell explained importance of this ordinance: "This ordinance will work to ensure that entire communities are not left behind when individual properties are foreclosed upon. Banks will be responsible for keeping vacant properties from deteriorating while the foreclosure is in process, keeping them secure and keeping our neighborhoods intact."
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