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Know Your Rights

PROPERTY TAXES

IN COOK COUNTYProperty Taxes...

Know Your Rights

As a homeowner, there are some

important things to know about taxes

on real property and about property

tax bills in order to ensure that your

property is assessed appropriately and

fairly. This brochure will help you

understand what is involved in the

property taxation process and your

rights.

This brochure is intended for property owners

in Cook County.

Read inside to learn more.

Illinois Association of REALTORS

522 South Fift h Street, P.O. Box 19451Springfield, IL 62794-9451

217/529-2600, FAX 217/529-3904

www.illinoisrealtor.org IARaccess@iar.org

2008

Other Exemptions and Assistance Programs

Available: Contact the Cook County Assessor for

information and assistance about additional programs,

including the Home Improvement Exemption and

exemptions for disabled homeowners and returning

veterans.

When purchasing property, it is important that you know the

property tax amount that has most recently been paid on the

property. You should also be aware of whether or not the

sellers tax bill includes these exemptions. Some of the

exemptions may or may not apply to you as the new owner.

If you have established an escrow for the payment of property

taxes with your lender, send a copy to the lender and keep acopy for yourself. You should check with the lender twice

each year to verify that your lender is paying your tax bill out

of the escrow.

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