Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas Encourages Taxpayers in the Township to File Appeals and Potentially Lower Their Property Tax Bills
All taxpayers in Lake Township, located in Southwest Chicago, have until December 20th to appeal their property’s assessed value to the Cook County Board of Review. Submitting an appeal with the Board of Review is a free service and can potentially lower future property tax bills. Last year, 62% of homeowners who filed on their own behalf to the Board of Review had their property tax bill reduced.
“I regularly meet with Southwest Chicago residents who feel that they are being pushed out of the community due to high property taxes,” said Commissioner Cardenas. “I share with them that one way to potentially save money on their property tax bill is to file an appeal with our office at the Board of Review. There’s no downside to appealing: it’s free and may save you money on your next bill. My office is here to help if you think your property was over-assessed and are struggling with property taxes.”
According to our analysis, the Assessor’s proposed values before appeals to the Board of Review indicate several Lake Township communities have an increased value over the 2023 final values:
| Chicago Neighborhood | Total Residential Assessed Home Value Increase |
| Beverly | 32.32% |
| Morgan Park | 26.40% |
| Mt. Greenwood | 28.12% |
| Garfield Ridge/Clearing | 25.15% |
| Archer Heights | 29.86% |
| West Lawn/West Elsdon | 20.39% |
| Brighton Park | 38.43% |
| Gage Park/Chicago Lawn | 19.09% |
Taxpayers can file an appeal online at appeals.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Appeals can also be filed in-person with our office before the December 20th deadline at an upcoming property tax appeal workshop or at the Cook County Board of Review office, located at 118 N. Clark St #601, Chicago, IL 60602.
Visit cookcountyboardofreview.com to learn more.
