Free property assessment appeal webinars for Thornton Township

Oct. 15, 22, and 29 – registration required

Information provided by the Cook County Board of Review

LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2020) – Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will be holding multiple property assessment appeal webinars for taxpayers seeking to appeal their 2020 property tax assessments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional outreach seminars this year will be held online for the safety and convenience of the public and the Board of Review staff.

The webinars are sponsored by Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Holbert, Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller. The hourlong session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal and provide information on property tax exemptions.

The webinars include a presentation by Commissioner Dan Patlak explaining the appeal procedure at the Board of Review. Analysts will be available online via chat to answer specific questions and concerns. This event is free to the public, and there is no fee to appeal at the Board of Review.

Registration is required.

Webinar dates

Thursday, October 15 — 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 22 — 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 29 — 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Go to this link to register: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/PatlakAppealSeminar

Taxpayers are encouraged to file an appeal online by visiting the Board of Review website: www.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Alternatively, paper appeal forms may also be picked up at the Board of Review located at 118 N. Clark Street-Room 601 in Chicago, IL.

The Cook County Board of Review is a quasi-judicial elected office responsible for adjudicating assessment appeals for all property in Cook County. Commissioner Dan Patlak represents the 1st District of the Board of Review, which encompasses 90% of Suburban Cook County and part of the 19th, 41st, and 45th Wards of Chicago.