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Throughout our site, you will find many links to other agencies that will help you prepare your case for a lower assessment. Here's a handy resource list of some of our favorites:
Government Information
Cook County Property Tax Portal
A Cook County website that offers one-stop shopping for property tax information. The portal combines property tax information from the Cook County Assessor’s Office, the Board of Review, the Clerk’s Office, the Recorder of Deeds and the Treasurer’s Office into one unified site. This site allows residents to have online access to comprehensive information about their properties such as appeal or exemption opportunities or liens, saving time and making searching from property tax information more efficient.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Find the information you need to file, pay, and inquire about your income taxes; plus other money-related matters such as registering your business and property tax information. Note: Property tax exemption forms are not available on this site.
Cook County Assessor
The Assessor’s website provides information and downloadable forms for programs run by the office such as Homeowner Exemption applications and Certificates of Error. It has information and forms for senior citizens who need to apply for senior assessment freezes and the Senior Exemption.
Cook County Treasurer
Find information on your property tax bill. To provide vital services to your community, the Treasurer's office is responsible for collecting $8 billion in revenue annually on behalf of 1,600 units of local government.
Illinois Department of Revenue – Guide to Property Tax Relief and Exemptions
This website provides information about Exemptions and Assessment Freezes established by the State of Illinois.
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
As the official record keeper of all judicial matters brought in the Circuit Court of Cook County, The Circuit Clerk’s office provides information, services and court records to facilitate your interaction with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the court system.
Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board hears and adjudicates real estate property assessment disputes appealed from county Boards of Review. You’ll find appeal forms, practices and procedures, and contact information on this website.
Illinois General Assembly
This link to the Illinois General Assembly website includes links to active legislation and current laws, plus information for state legislators, General Assembly schedules and transcripts.
Cook County Government
Get information about County services, programs, offices and Cook County officials.
City of Chicago Website
The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives and officials for Chicago-- including information on the Chicago Tax Assistance Center, a vigorous outreach program that educates and assists Chicago's families with available tax relief programs.
Cook County Clerk Property Tax Services Guide
Click here for tax rates and tax deferral programs.
Local Township Assessors
Click here for a list of the local township assessors.
Taxpayer Resources
International Association of Assessing Officers
The International Association of Assessing Officers strives to provide innovation and excellence in property appraisal and property tax policy and administration. This link contains information for professional development, education, research and technical assistance. Individuals in the property assessment profession and others with an interest in property taxation will want to click on this site for the latest happenings.
Building Owners and Managers Association
The home page of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International highlights programs, issues and member benefits.
The Appraisal Institute
This worldwide organization is dedicated to real estate appraisal education, publishing and advocacy.
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Gain a better understanding about land policy, including land economics and land taxation on this Website. The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve the quality of debate and disseminate knowledge about critical issues in land policy by bringing together scholars, policy makers, practitioners and citizens with diverse backgrounds and experience.