The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) opposed the FY’21 budget which included an increase to fees, fines, the gasoline tax and most importantly, a property tax increase. The property tax increase is now pegged to the Consumer Price Index, so…
City of Chicago property taxes must be paid by Thursday, October 1, to avoid significant late fees. To download a copy of your tax bill or to make a payment: Visit cookcountytreasurer.com. Select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for…
Although the deadline for paying property taxes is August 3, Treasurer Pappas has announced that there will be no late fees or penalties to property owners who pay the second installment by October 1. To download a copy of your…
Illinois passed a new law last week that increases the time to pay delinquent property taxes from nine months to 13 months. According to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who helped draft the legislation, this will allow more room for…
Last week, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a new online property tax refund tool. This tool enables taxpayers to file electronically instead of downloading a form and mailing it in. This system streamlines the process of applying for refunds…