Property Exemptions
  What is the Homeowner Exemption and how can I receive it? View Answer
  My Taxpayer Exemption Booklet was mailed to the wrong address. What should I do to get this corrected? View Answer
  My Taxpayer Exemption Booklet lists the wrong property location for my home. What should I do to get this corrected? View Answer
  What is the Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemption and how can I receive it? View Answer
  Can I still receive the Senior Citizen Exemption if my property is listed in the name of my late spouse? View Answer
  I received a letter from your office telling me that my application for the Senior Citizen Freeze Exemption was accepted. Why did not I receive an exemption deduction for the “freeze” on my tax bill? View Answer
  What is the Homeowner Exemption for Long-Term Properties and how can I receive it? View Answer
  What is the Homestead Improvement Exemption and how can I apply for it? View Answer
  On the application form for the Senior Freeze Exemption, why do I have to include the income of everyone who lives in my home when I do not charge them rent? View Answer
Property Value
  How does the Assessor’s Office determine the value of my house? View Answer
  I think your office has overvalued my home. View Answer
  I measured the rooms of my house and came up with much less square footage in terms of living space than the Assessor’s Office has listed. What should I do? View Answer
  Am I eligible for a partial assessment if I did not live in my house all 12 months of last year? View Answer
  What is considered Commercial/Industrial property and how do I file an appeal? View Answer
  What is a Certificate of Error and how can I apply for one? View Answer
Property Taxes
  Why are my property taxes so high? View Answer
  How are my taxes calculated? View Answer
  How can I get my name on my tax bill? It is still in the previous owner’s name or that of my mortgage’s company. View Answer
  How can I get a copy of my current or previous year’s tax bill? View Answer
  Why is the Treasurer sending me more than one tax bill? View Answer
  My mortgage company is increasing my monthly escrow payments. They say it is because my real estate taxes have increased. Is this the reason? View Answer
  I received a reduction in my assessment from the Assessor's Office but it has not shown up on my first installment tax bill. Why has it not shown up? View Answer
  What is the role of the Cook County Assessor in the property tax system? View Answer
  What is Assessor Houlihan doing about rising property tax bills? View Answer
  

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