Property Tax Assistance

Assessor

Alida E. Nally, CIAO

alida.nally@northfieldtownship.com

2023 PROPERTY TAX REVIEW HELP: Northfield Township Property Tax Appeals

The Cook County Assessor is open for 2023 property tax appeals (taxes paid in 2024) for Northfield Township.

Reasons you may choose to appeal your assessment this year:
• you did not appeal last year
• you did appeal last year, but did not get the reduction you hoped for
• the assessed value of your property is not equitable with those properties similar to yours
• your house is overvalued based on sales of similar homes or you recently purchased your home
• the characteristics of your property are not accurate, i.e. square footage, number of rooms, age, etc.

Last day to file 2023 appeals
Cook County Assessor
November 28, 2023
www.cookcountyassessor.com/online-appeals

As part of our taxpayer services, Northfield Township can review your 2023 assessment and help file an appeal. Residents can email us for assistance, or make an in-person or telephone appointment to review their assessment.
• Online Appointment: tinyurl.com/propertytaxassistance
• Email: propertytaxhelp@northfieldtownship.com
• Call: (847) 724-8300

This is not a reassessment year.
All properties in Northfield Township were reassessed in 2022 and will next be reassessed in 2025.
The Cook County Assessor determines a property’s fair market/assessed value for taxation purposes once every three years. The last reassessment in 2022 saw market prices rise on properties in Northfield Township over the past few years and assessments followed these increases.

Please Note: An appeal is intended to correct the accuracy of your property’s assessment. An increase (or decrease) in your home’s assessment does NOT lead to the same increase (or decrease) in your property taxes. The Cook County Assessor does not set property tax levies, rates, or bills.

As Northfield Township Assessor, my office acts as your property tax advocate and liaison with Cook County agencies to help ensure your property taxes are equitable. The Cook County Assessor is responsible for estimating the market value of your property for assessment purposes which, along with exemptions, helps determine your share of property taxes owed.

“My office is here to serve the property owners of Northfield Township. As a member of the community, it is a responsibility I care deeply about.”

Please Note: We encourage residents to make an appointment to ensure that Assessor Staff is available to assist them. Please call 847-724-8300 x 2 or email: propertytaxhelp@northfieldtownship.com to make an appointment.

Schedule a Property Tax Tune-Up

  • Is your property assessed equitably?
  • Are you getting all the property tax exemptions you qualify for?
  • What other property tax saving programs might be helpful?

Please contact Assessor Nally and her staff at: 847-724-8300 x2 or propertytaxhelp@northfieldtownship.com.

What’s Happening

Statement from the Cook County Assessor in Response to North Triennial Property Assessments and Tax Bills

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the Cook County Assessor released a statement in response to North Triennial Property Assessments and tax bills.

Please click below to read the statement in full.

Statement from the Cook County Assessor in Response to North Triennial Property Assessments and Tax Bills

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the Cook County Assessor released a statement in response to North Triennial Property Assessments and tax bills.

Please click below to read the statement in full.

Second Installment 2022 Tax Bills are Now Online

News from the Office of the Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas:

Cook County property owners who don’t want to wait until their property tax bills arrive in the mail may now view, download and pay their Second Installment bill for the 2022 Tax Year online at cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas announced.

Property owners who wish to view, download and pay their bills online should visit cookcountytreasurer.com, select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free” and enter their address or Property Index Number (PIN).

Second Installment 2022 Tax Bills are Now Online

News from the Office of the Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas:

Cook County property owners who don’t want to wait until their property tax bills arrive in the mail may now view, download and pay their Second Installment bill for the 2022 Tax Year online at cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas announced.

Property owners who wish to view, download and pay their bills online should visit cookcountytreasurer.com, select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free” and enter their address or Property Index Number (PIN).

Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill? How to apply for Certificate(s) of Error in Cook County

Homeowners who believe they are eligible for a property tax exemption that is not reflected on their tax bill can apply for a Certificate of Error. The process allows homeowners to claim missing exemptions for up to three years, including the current tax year.

Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill? How to apply for Certificate(s) of Error in Cook County

Homeowners who believe they are eligible for a property tax exemption that is not reflected on their tax bill can apply for a Certificate of Error. The process allows homeowners to claim missing exemptions for up to three years, including the current tax year.

Exemptions

The Cook County Assessor’s Office administers property tax exemptions that may contribute to lowering your property tax bill. These savings are reflected on the second-installment property tax bills.

For example, property tax savings for a Homeowner Exemption is calculated by multiplying the Homeowner Exemption amount of $10,000 by your annual local tax rate and a Senior Exemption by multiplying $8,000 by your local annual tax rate. These savings can add up!

For a complete list of exemptions, qualifications and to apply, visit https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions
If you need additional assistance, my office is here to help.

Appeals

An appeal is intended to correct the accuracy of your property’s assessment. An increase (or decrease) in your home’s assessment does not lead to the same increase (or decrease) in your property taxes.

Cook County follows a triennial reassessment cycle, meaning that a determination of each property’s fair market value and corresponding assessed value occurs once every three years for assessment purposes. This new assessed value along with exemptions helps determine your share of property taxes owed.

Property owners have two annual 30-day windows to appeal their assessed value. Once with the Cook County Assessor, cookcountyassessor.com/appeals and then followed by the Cook County Board of Review, cookcountyboardofreview.com/appeals.

Further relief may be sought through the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) or the courts.

Here at Northfield Township, we can help review your assessment to be sure it is equitable and file an appeal if helpful.

Learn About Appeals

Property Tax Programs for Seniors

There are exemptions and programs available to help Senior Citizens with their property taxes.

  • Senior Citizen Exemption must be 65 or older and be your primary residence. This exemption reduces your tax bill by $8,000 x current tax rate each year. https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Exemption must be 65 or older, be your primary residence and have gross household income of $65,00 or less. This exemption “freezes” holds steady your assessed value not your property tax bill. https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions
  • Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral is a tax-relief program that works like a loan. It allows qualified seniors to defer up to $7,500 per tax year on their primary residence. The loan is from the State of Illinois and is paid back when the property is sold, or upon the death of the participant. Participant must be 65 or older, be your primary residence and have gross household income of $65,000 of less. For more information and additional requirements visit https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/theseniorcitizenrealestatetaxdeferralprogram.aspx

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or assistance in applying for any of these programs.

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