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Property assessments are being mailed out across the county. Property owners have 30 days to file an appeal from the date their assessment notice was published.
Cuba Township:
- Published on August 12
- Appeal deadline is September 14
Ela Township:
- Will be published on August 27
- Appeal deadline is September 28
Wauconda Township:
- Published on September 3
- Appeal deadline is October 5
How to Make Sure Your Property is Assessed Fairly!
Step 1
When you get your blue assessment notice in the mail, make sure you are being accurately assessed for the right square footage and other property features.
Step 2
Visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov if you think you are being over assessed because you:
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Recently purchased your property for less than your assessed value
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Have a recent appraisal for less than your assessed value
- Are being assessed at a higher amount than comparable properties in your area
Step 3
The process to appeal your assessment is set by state law...and it is CONFUSING. We can help! You can call your township assessor with questions about your property assessment.
- Cuba Township Assessor (847) 381-1120
- Ela Township Assessor (847) 438-8370
- Wauconda Township Assessor (847) 526-2881
Step 4
You can get free, one-on-one assistance at one of our Help Centers in Vernon Hills or Grayslake. Lake County Assessment staff will help you review your assessment, decide if you would like to file an appeal and can even help you with the paperwork.
These centers are open from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The dates and locations are:
Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22
College of Lake County Southlake Educational Center, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
Aug. 19, 22, 26, 27, Sept. 2, 9, 12, 16 and 24
University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake
Step 5
If you choose to file an appeal, you can submit the forms online, in person or by mail.
We also want to make it easy for you to attend your Board of Review hearing. You can choose to participate by phone, in person or just by submitting your appeal in writing. More “Need to Know” information is on the Board of Review tab at assessor.lakecountyil.gov
Have you signed up for Property Check through the Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office?
Property Check allows you to protect yourself and your home from identity theft by receiving an email or text alert when certain documents are recorded against you or your property. Enrolling in the program is easy and can be completed online.
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the public is invited to a program from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at 1401 S. Lake St., Mundelein. There will be guest speakers, informational booths that focus on awareness and prevention. Participants also can receive free Naloxone training. View Flyer
Calling an end to the nation’s epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths, the public also is invited to join the Chicago rally Aug. 31 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. For information about the Chicago rally, send an e-mail to feduprally@gmail.com.
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commissioner (SMC) is currently working to update the Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. As residents of our area, your input and ideas are critical to SMC's effort to update the plan!
Please feel free to attend this upcoming public outreach meeting to share your input and ideas about stormwater management issues in the community.
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 pm at North Barrington Village Hall, 111 Old Barn Road, North Barrington.
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