The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something[Read More…]
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Assessor calls on lawmakers to enable ‘circuit breaker’ policy for property tax relief
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi urged lawmakers across the county and state to collaborate on a “circuit breaker” policy to provide relief for homeowners facing large increases in their tax bills. Property owners in the South Suburbs have faced dramatic hikes in their tax bills this summer. Kaegi appeared at[Read More…]
H-F High hosts two information sessions on school tax levy
Lawrence Cook, Homewood-Flossmoor High School business manager, invites the public to learn how the District 233 board sets its property tax levy.
Homewood trustees to consider ordinance changes to align with new state cannabis law
Wondering how to consume cannabis products in Homewood and stay within the rules established by the new state law allowing for recreational use? The details might be clearer after Tuesday’s village board meeting.
Senior property tax exemption applications due Feb. 7
Senior citizens have until Feb. 7 to file their annual renewal for the Senior and Senior Freeze Exemptions on their 2017 property taxes. The Senior Exemption application is part of a booklet sent to eligible seniors. The booklet also contains the separate, income-based Senior Freeze Exemption application. To qualify for[Read More…]
Tuesday meeting to provide information on tax assessments, appeals
Rich Township residents are invited to a Tuesday, Sept. 19, workshop on Cook County property assessment appeals. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Country Club Hills Village Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street. Each year, the Cook County Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of the nearly 1.8[Read More…]
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