Property Tax appeals open in Palatine Township

Palatine Township residents can file an appeal on the amount of their 2023 property taxes at the Palatine Township Assessor’s office until August 21st at Noon or can file online directly with the Cook County Assessor.

“There are a number of ways you can file an appeal,” said Bill Pohlman, Palatine Township Assessor. “If you have a difficult appeal, you can schedule an appointment and meet with our staff.”

“We also have forms outside our front door that you can fill out or you can send an email to appeals@palatinetownship-il.gov with your name, address, phone number, your PIN if you know it as well as your email address and we’ll file the appeal for you. If you want to file your appeal directly with Cook County go to cookcountyassessor.com/online-appeals.”

Residents can appeal their property tax during a specified month twice a year with the Township. The Township is now in the first round of appeals. Later this year the second round of appeals will be open with the Board of Review. No matter the result, residents can appeal during both appeal sessions.

Local taxing bodies determine the amount of a tax bill. The school district, village, library, township among others all request funds in what is called a levy for their annual budgets. Homes are assessed by size, construction and similarities to other homes in the community. In Cook County, homes are assessed every three years and the property tax is based on the results combined with the tax rate, which is determined by the budget and levy of the taxing bodies.

“The Township assessor’s office is here to help you make sure you are only paying your fair share of the property tax,” said Pohlman. “We can help you apply for all the exemptions you are qualified for and appeal your property tax if your home is not assessed properly.”

Palatine Township covers a six square mile area South of Lake Cook Road in Palatine, North of Central Avenue in Schaumburg, East of Huntington Boulevard in Hoffman Estates and West of Wilke Road in Arlington Heights.

The Palatine Township holds their monthly board meeting on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Palatine Township offices on Quentin Road in Palatine. For further information on Palatine Township write to the Palatine Township Center 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call 847.358.6700 or visit palatinetownship-il.gov.