How to Appeal Your Real Estate Taxes
Posted by Ryan Hardy on
How to appeal your property taxes in Cook County -
I know, it seems like a daunting task... However if you do it right, it's not hard and you can save thousands. I've successfully done it twice and my taxes are significantly lower than they would be otherwise - here's how.
First thing you need to know is that Cook County property taxes are reassessed on a triennial schedule (every three years) and for that reason, a successful appeal lasts for three years. When your taxes will be reassessed depends on what neighborhood you live in.
Option 1: The easy way
Hire a law firm to represent you in the appeals process. This is what I've always done and although it does cost money, it saves lots of time and energy. They've done it thousands of times,…
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