Review Your Second Installment Property Tax Bill for Exemptions
Your Second Installment Property Tax Bill is currently available online. A paper copy was mailed to you beginning July 1, 2024, and payment is due to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office by Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Property Tax Bills are mailed twice a year by the Treasurer’s Office. The Second Installment Property Tax Bill includes the breakdown of taxing districts in your area and where your money goes. It also reflects tax rates, changes in assessments, and any dollars saved by qualified exemptions.
If you are unable to pay your tax bill by the due date, visit the Treasurer's Office to learn about the new Payment Plan Calculator that helps homeowners pay late taxes in smaller increments to avoid the tax sale, please note that interest does apply.
Property tax exemptions are savings that can lower your Property Tax Bill. Be sure to check the bottom left corner of your Second Installment Property Tax Bill for exemption deductions. Most homeowners are eligible for the Homeowner Exemption. Most Senior homeowners over the age of 65 are most likely eligible for the Senior Exemption.
The Senior Freeze exemption offers significant savings to seniors 65 or older with a household income of $65,000 or less. Seniors must reapply for this savings every year.
You can learn about more exemptions on our website.
If you are missing an exemption that you believe you are eligible for, then you can apply for what is known as a Certificate of Error to correct your Property Tax Bill. Submit your online application immediately to have your missing exemptions applied. As a reminder, the second installment tax bill is due by August 1. If you or your mortgage company paid the original amount due, you will receive a refund check in the mail once your application is processed.
Receive Your Bill and Take These Steps
You can also apply in person by visiting one of our offices at the following locations. Appointments are encouraged for faster service.
Downtown Office: 118 N. Clark Street, Room 320, Chicago, IL 60602 | 8:30am - 5:00pm
Branch Offices are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Markham Office: 16501 S. Kedzie Ave. Room #237, Markham, IL 60426
Skokie Office: 5600 W. Old Orchard Rd., Room #149, Skokie, IL 60077
Bridgeview Office: 10200 South 76th Avenue, Room #237, Bridgeview, IL 60455
The Certificate of Error application is available for download in English, Spanish, and Polish.
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