Cook County residents advised to check property tax bills after homeowner hit with 3,811% increase

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Cook County homeowners are required to pay their property tax bills by August 1, 2024.

Darryl Lloyd of unincorporated Chicago Heights was shocked to receive his latest property tax bill, which showed an astronomical increase due to clerical errors.Lloyd's second installment tax bill skyrocketed from $1,800 to over $30,000, representing a staggering 3,811% increase."I was literally devastated," said Lloyd, reflecting on the sudden and unexpected financial burden.

The Assessor's Office website contains a list of every neighborhood and township in Cook County, along with reassessment mailing dates and the timeframe in which appeals may be filed. Unfortunately for many homeowners, including Lloyd, the opportunity to appeal their tax bills has passed.The office stated, "Homeowners cannot appeal their tax bill. The current tax bills reflect the fair market value of property determined during the 2023 reassessment cycle of the south and west suburbs.

 

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