The Cook County Assessor’s Office will offer virtual events in both English and Spanish over the next month to help homeowners learn about property tax exemptions.
Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill.
Sessions will be held the following dates and times:
- Tuesday, March 18, 6 to 7 p.m., English. Livestream link.
- Wednesday, March 19, 6 to 7 p.m., Spanish. Livestream link.
- Friday, March 28, 1 to 2 p.m., English. Register in advance at bit.ly/ccao032825.
- Monday, March 31, 6 to 7 p.m., Spanish. Register in advance at bit.ly/ccao0331. In partnership with Here to Stay.
- Monday, March 31, 7 to 8 p.m., English. Register in advance at bit.ly/ccao0333125. In partnership with Here to Stay.
- Tuesday, April 1, noon to 1 p.m., English. Livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. In partnership with AARP Illinois.
- Friday, April 4, noon to 1 p.m., Spanish. Livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. In partnership with AARP Illinois.
Exemptions applications for the 2024 tax year are currently available through the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Applications are due by Monday, April 21, and applicants are encouraged to apply online.
The CCAO regularly hosts events for homeowners who may have questions about their eligibility for different exemptions. A list of upcoming events is available at cookcountyassessor.com/eventlist.
In March and April, the CCAO will also host several virtual exemptions events in both English and Spanish. This ensures that even those homeowners who are unable to attend an in-person event will have the opportunity to learn information and ask questions about exemptions.
If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can review the “Exemptions History & Status” section of the “Property Details” page for their home.Exemption forms are available in Spanish, Polish, and simplified Chinese languages.
Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.As a reminder, exemptions are only reflected on the second installment tax bill.
For groups interested in hosting an exemption workshop together with the Assessor’s Office, fill out this form. To receive news and updates from the Assessor’s Office, sign up here.