Illinois · Cook County

Cook County property tax appeal

Chicago and suburban Cook County homeowners appeal their assessment by township — first with the Cook County Assessor, then the Board of Review. Filing yourself is free. Here's everything in order.

  1. 1

    Check your home free

    Compare your assessment with similar nearby homes using public Cook County records.

    Use the free check below
  2. 2

    See your township deadline

    Appeal windows open by township with the Assessor, then the Board of Review.

    View deadlines
  3. 3

    Get the $79 appeal kit

    Run the free check first — if your home looks over-assessed, the kit offer appears with your comparables built in.

    Start with the free check
  4. 4

    File it yourself

    Our step-by-step filing walkthrough opens the official Assessor form next to your kit's numbers.

    Open filing walkthrough

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