Property Tax Assistance

Northfield Township Assessor Alida. E Nally, CIAO

Assessor

Alida E. Nally, CIAO

alida.nally@northfieldtownship.com

About Northfield Township Assessor Alida E. Nally, CIAO

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

The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualifying seniors to defer or postpone the payment of up to $7,500 a year in property taxes.

The loan is repaid to the state when the property is sold, or within a year after the death of the participant, or within 90 days after a homeowner no longer qualifies for the benefit. The state charges 3% simple interest per year.

Qualifying homeowners must:

  • Be 65 or older by June 1, 2026.
  • Have household income of $75,000 or less.
  • Have owned and occupied the qualifying property for at least the last three years.

Application deadline is March 1st.

Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to learn more about this tax relief program.

The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualifying seniors to defer or postpone the payment of up to $7,500 a year in property taxes.

The loan is repaid to the state when the property is sold, or within a year after the death of the participant, or within 90 days after a homeowner no longer qualifies for the benefit. The state charges 3% simple interest per year.

Qualifying homeowners must:

  • Be 65 or older by June 1, 2026.
  • Have household income of $75,000 or less.
  • Have owned and occupied the qualifying property for at least the last three years.

Application deadline is March 1st.

Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to learn more about this tax relief program.

13-Month Payment Plan Available through Cook County Treasurer for Second-Installment Cook County Property Taxes

Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.

Property owners unable to pay their tax bills in full by Dec. 15 should look at the Cook County Treasurer’s free online financial planning tool that helps residents make smaller, more manageable payments over time.

It’s called the Payment Plan Calculator and it’s available Dec. 16 — one day after the due date — at cookcountytreasurer.com.

13-Month Payment Plan Available through Cook County Treasurer for Second-Installment Cook County Property Taxes

Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.

Property owners unable to pay their tax bills in full by Dec. 15 should look at the Cook County Treasurer’s free online financial planning tool that helps residents make smaller, more manageable payments over time.

It’s called the Payment Plan Calculator and it’s available Dec. 16 — one day after the due date — at cookcountytreasurer.com.

Illinois Expands Property Tax Breaks for Veterans to Include World War II Vets
From the Cook County Treasurer’s Office:

Illinois lawmakers have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II. These amendments, effective for the 2024 tax year, underscore our commitment to supporting our veteran community.

The newly expanded legislation, Public Act 103-0596, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to make veterans who served during World War II exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residences, regardless of their disability status. The new law also extends the benefit to unmarried, surviving spouses of World War II veterans, certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for compensation due to service-connected death.

Illinois Expands Property Tax Breaks for Veterans to Include World War II Vets
From the Cook County Treasurer’s Office:

Illinois lawmakers have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II. These amendments, effective for the 2024 tax year, underscore our commitment to supporting our veteran community.

The newly expanded legislation, Public Act 103-0596, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to make veterans who served during World War II exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residences, regardless of their disability status. The new law also extends the benefit to unmarried, surviving spouses of World War II veterans, certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for compensation due to service-connected death.

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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