Property Tax Assistance

Assessor

Alida E. Nally, CIAO

alida.nally@northfieldtownship.com

About Northfield Township Assessor Nally

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.”

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

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS 2022 – APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Property tax exemption applications for 2022 (property taxes paid in 2023) are now available online at cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS 2022 – APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Property tax exemption applications for 2022 (property taxes paid in 2023) are now available online at cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.

Upcoming Property Tax Savings Events for Homeowners

Join Assessor Alida Nally and Senior Services Coordinator Kim Hand for walk-up assistance with property tax exemptions. The first event will be held on April 19 at the Glenview Senior Center and the second event will be held on April 26 at the Glenview Public Library.

Upcoming Property Tax Savings Events for Homeowners

Join Assessor Alida Nally and Senior Services Coordinator Kim Hand for walk-up assistance with property tax exemptions. The first event will be held on April 19 at the Glenview Senior Center and the second event will be held on April 26 at the Glenview Public Library.

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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