District 21 News
from Ann Maine
Lake County Board Member
and Lake County
Forest Preserves Board President
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If your village, township, library district or school is having an event that is open to the public, let me know and if space allows I'll include it in my newsletter.
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Dear Neighbors, The end of the summer brings a lot of important dates for tax payers. At this time almost all of you should have received the "Blue card" in the mail. This gives the assessment for your property. This will be used for calculating your portion of property taxes for NEXT YEAR. But if you disagree with the assessment, now is the time to investigate this. You have 30 days. I have more information below. And remember, September 6 is the date of the 2nd installment of this year's tax bill. Again, more information below. Remember that you can view the agendas and watch the meetings for both the Forest Preserve and the County Board online, any time! As always, please contact me about these or other issues. I'm happy to come and meet with you or your homeowner's association or scout, church or other group. Sincerely, Ann Ann B. Maine President, Lake County Forest Preserve District Lake County Board District 21 amaine@lakecountyil.gov 847-857-1732--this is a new number |
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Taxpayer Advocates, Help Centers and Other Resources for Property Owners
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Many Lake County residents have received their property assessments notices in the mail. The Lake County Chief County Assessment Office provides a number of resources and tools to assist with evaluating your assessment.
Once you receive your assessment notice, it is important to review and evaluate your valuation.
Follow these tips:
- Review all of the information on the assessment notice.
- Visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov to review assessment information, including property characteristics, comparable property information, and the e-filing process.
- Discuss any questions on your assessment value or property information with your township assessor's office.
See separate box below for your township assessor. - If an assessment appeal is in order, prepare evidence by using the Lake County Comparable Grid at assessor.lakecountyil.gov, and other materials such as appraisals, or sales documents.
- Complete an assessment appeal form (by paper, or electronically using the e-filing system) and submit with supporting evidence to the Lake County Board of Review by the prescribed deadline (deadlines by Township, given in next box).
- You can attend the hearing in person, by telephone, or submit case materials and ask the Board of Review to decide the case based on the evidence provided. This is the most efficient mode for an assessment appeal. Most cases can be resolved without in-person or telephone hearings - particularly cases based upon a recent purchase, or those based upon an appraisal provided by an Illinois licensed provider.
If you have trouble with any of these steps, help is available. The property tax assessment process is complex and Lake County residents have several resources available to them as they navigate the process.
Website Resources
Utilize all of the web tools and resources at the Chief County Assessment Office and Board of Review websites:
2013 Help Centers
Residents will work one on one with a member of the Chief County Assessment Office staff for personal assistance with evaluating their property assessment. For times and locations click here.
Taxpayer Advocates
New this year! Taxpayer Advocates are available at the Chief County Assessment Office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 847.377.2050, or visiting the office. 415 Washington St - Level E Suite 201, Waukegan
Online Appeal
Lake County Maps Online
Additional parcel information is available on the interactive mapping application here.
County Update Property Tax Assessments
Learn more about the property tax assessment process, how it impacts your tax bill, and other information you should know when evaluating your assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Township Assessors and Filing Deadlines
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Assessments are based in the township. Please locate your township for filing deadlines and additional information. Not sure of your township? Use this map it link. Remember, the best place to start is with your Township Assessor's Office. They can answer many questions.
Libertyville Township--Appeal filing deadline: September 23, 2013
Shields Township--Appeal filing deadline: September 3, 2013
Vernon Township--Appeal filing deadline: September 16 2013
Warren Township--Appeal filing deadline: September 19, 2013
West Deerfield--Appeal filing deadline: September 9, 2013
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2nd Installment of Property Taxes Due September 6
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The 2nd installment of the Lake County 2012 Property Tax is due by September 6, 2013
To avoid additional interest (1 1/2 % per month) payments must be received or US Postmarked by September 6, 2013. Payments can be made in person at the Lake County Treasurer's Office until 7:00 pm on September 6, 2013, at most Lake County banks or online by e-check or credit card (an additional fee is charged to the card holder) at County Treasurer.
As of September 7, 2013 per Illinois Statutes all late payments whether walked in or mailed must include penalty.
Please check the quick links below for additional information.
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Sincerely,
18 N. County
Waukegan, IL 60085
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