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Evanston Township property tax appeals

An Evanston Township property tax appeal starts with the Cook County Assessor's Office, then the Cook County Board of Review. This season's deadline has not been announced yet. Our forecast for Evanston Township, Cook County Assessor's Office: May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 (not an official date).

Next deadline
Expected May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027
Forecast, not an official date
Evanston Township · Cook County Assessor's Office
Source: 35 ILCS 200/12-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2026-01-09)Last checked

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When and where do I file an Evanston Township property tax appeal?

Who hears an Evanston Township appeal?

The stages in order. We are not affiliated with any of these offices.

  1. Cook County Assessor's Office

    Filing: appeal

    Official site

  2. Cook County Board of Review

    Filing: complaint

    Official site

  3. Circuit Court of Cook County (tax objection)

    Filing: objection

  4. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

    Filing: appeal

    Official site

Which Evanston Township filing windows are coming up?

Evanston Township filing windows
ClosesAreaWho hears itStatus
Expected May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027Evanston TownshipCook County Assessor's Office · Official source · Last checked Oct 3, 2026Forecast, not an official date
Expected Aug 11, 2027 – Sep 22, 2027Evanston TownshipCook County Board of Review · Official source · Last checked Oct 3, 2026Forecast, not an official date

When were past Evanston Township deadlines?

Past Evanston Township filing windows
Tax yearWindowOffice
2026Closed September 1, 2026Evanston · Cook County Board of Review
2026Closed June 4, 2026Evanston · Cook County Assessor's Office
2025Closed May 21, 2025Evanston · Cook County Assessor's Office
2022Closed September 9, 2022Evanston · Cook County Assessor's Office

When is the Evanston appeal deadline?

Cook County Assessor's Office: Expected around June 2027 (between May 21, 2027 and September 9, 2027), based on past deadlines for tax years 2022, 2025 and 2026 (predicted, not yet announced). Cook County Board of Review: Expected to close between August 11, 2027 and September 22, 2027 (predicted, not yet announced). We'll confirm these dates when the county posts them.

Deadline detailBoard of Review re-review
Evanston Township, tax year 2025: the Board of Review's decision date was Feb 3, 2026 and the re-review period closed Feb 5, 2026; the Assessor (CCAO) certification date was Apr 9, 2026.[1] (latest published: tax year 2025)
Deadline detailNotice mailed
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): Reassessment Notices were mailed Apr 9, 2025; appeals were due May 21, 2025.[2] (latest published: tax year 2025)

Who can answer questions about my assessment?

Hours: City of Evanston Property Tax Assessment Review Office hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Office: In Evanston, the township assessor role is handled by the City of Evanston Property Tax Assessment Review Office at 909 Davis Street Evanston IL 60201 (phone (847) 448-8168).

ContactHours
City of Evanston Property Tax Assessment Review Office hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[5]
ContactOffice
In Evanston, the township assessor role is handled by the City of Evanston Property Tax Assessment Review Office at 909 Davis Street Evanston IL 60201 (phone (847) 448-8168).[5]

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What do Evanston Township property taxes and assessments look like?

Figures from public records and the Census, each with its source. They describe the county's homes as a group, not the value of any one home.

How Evanston Township home assessments are spread

Assessed values of 12,780 homes in the property classes our free check covers (202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and 8 more), tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review. Half are between $41,914 and $89,000; the median is $61,000. The last bar holds everything above it.Source: Assessment records from the county's open data (tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review), retrieved Sep 25, 2026; our calculation.

Evanston Township compared with other townships

  1. Lake View$89,642
  2. Barrington$77,000
  3. Northfield$75,929
  4. River Forest$69,000
  5. Evanston$61,000
  6. Lemont$47,001
  7. Rogers Park$46,001
  8. Oak Park$45,000
  9. Palatine$42,553

Ranked 7 of 38; showing the 9 nearest in rank.

Median assessed value by township: highest North Chicago ($135,400), lowest Thornton ($12,000).

Median assessed value of homes in the property classes our free check covers (202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and 8 more) for each township with at least 50 such homes, tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review.Source: Assessment records from the county's open data (tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review), retrieved Sep 25, 2026; our calculation.

How much home assessments changed, by township

  1. Riverside+20.4%
  2. Cicero+20.0%
  3. Palos+20.0%
  4. Elk Grove0.0%
  5. Evanston0.0%
  6. Lake View0.0%
  7. Maine0.0%
  8. New Trier0.0%
  9. Norwood Park0.0%

Ranked 9 of 14; showing the 9 nearest in rank.

Median change in assessed value from tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review to tax year 2026 Assessor-certified values: Berwyn +24.0%, Cicero +20.0%, Elk Grove 0.0%, Evanston 0.0%, Maine 0.0%, New Trier 0.0% and more.

Median change per home from tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review to tax year 2026 Assessor-certified values, for homes with a value at both stages. 14 townships have the newer values so far.Source: Assessment records from the county's open data (tax year 2025 values after the Board of Review), retrieved Sep 25, 2026; our calculation.

What happened to Evanston Township appeals in tax year 2025

  1. Assessor28% lowered of 5,555
  2. Board of Review57% lowered of 6,584

Assessor: 28% of 5,555 appeals lowered (median cut 6.4%); Board of Review: 57% of 6,584 appeals lowered (median cut 6.5%)

Share of appeals on homes in the property classes our free check covers (202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and 8 more) that were lowered, unchanged or raised, by stage.Source: public appeal results for tax year 2025 from the county's open data, retrieved Sep 25, 2026; our calculation. Past results, not a prediction for any home.

Evanston Township filing windows on a calendar

  1. Evanston TownshipExpected May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 · Cook County Assessor's Office · Forecast, not an official date
  2. Evanston TownshipExpected Aug 11, 2027 – Sep 22, 2027 · Cook County Board of Review · Forecast, not an official date

Evanston Township: Expected May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027; Evanston Township: Expected Aug 11, 2027 – Sep 22, 2027

Each bar is a filing window from its opening day to its last day. Forecasts show the expected closing range and are not official dates.Source: the official calendars and rules cited in the sources list below.

How often is property reassessed in Evanston?

Evanston Township is reassessed every three years with the North Suburbs; its scheduled reassessment years are 2025, 2028 and 2031.

Reassessment cycle
Evanston Township is reassessed every three years with the North Suburbs; its scheduled reassessment years are 2025, 2028 and 2031.[3]

What do home values and property taxes look like in Evanston?

Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): total assessed value grew 28% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals (tax year 2025). Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $636,000 (median 2024 sale price $675,000) (tax year 2025).

Assessed value change
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): total assessed value grew 28% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals.[4] (latest published: tax year 2025)
Median assessor estimate
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $636,000 (median 2024 sale price $675,000).[2] (latest published: tax year 2025)
Median condo price
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): condos had a median 2024 sale price of $294,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $265,000.[2] (latest published: tax year 2025)
Median sale price
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): the median sale price of single-family homes in 2024 was $675,000; the Assessor's median market value estimate for the class was $636,000.[4] (latest published: tax year 2025)
Median small apartment price
Evanston Township (2025 reassessment): small apartment buildings had a median 2024 sale price of $620,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $592,000.[2] (latest published: tax year 2025)

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Where do these facts come from?

  1. [1]Board of Review 2025 Re-Review/Decision Dates (PDF, Rev.6/9/2026) - Cook County Board of ReviewOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  2. [2]Evanston Township: Residential Valuations - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  3. [3]Township Triennial Reassessment Schedule (PDF) - Cook County Board of ReviewOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4]Property Values for Evanston Township Released - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, April 11, 2025)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  5. [5]Cook County Township Assessors - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6]Assessment & Appeal Calendar (page last updated 9/22/26) - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7]35 ILCS 200/12-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2026-01-09)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8]Cook County Board of Review Dates and Deadlines 2026 Session (PDF, created 2026-09-14)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9]Frequently Asked Questions - Cook County Board of ReviewOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10]Evanston Township Property Values Released - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, August 11, 2022)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  11. 11.County open data: cook assessmentsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  12. 12.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  13. 13.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  14. 14.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  15. 15.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
  16. 16.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.

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