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Lake Township property tax appeals
A Lake Township property tax appeal starts with the Cook County Assessor's Office, then the Cook County Board of Review. The next deadline is Oct 29, 2026 for Lake Township, Cook County Assessor's Office.
- Next deadline
- Oct 29, 2026
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- Lake Township · Cook County Assessor's Office
Opens Sep 16, 2026Closes Oct 29, 2026
- Source: Assessment & Appeal Calendar (page last updated 9/22/26) - Cook County Assessor's OfficeLast checked
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When and where do I file a Lake Township property tax appeal?
Who hears a Lake Township appeal?
The stages in order. We are not affiliated with any of these offices.
Cook County Assessor's Office
Cook County Board of Review
Circuit Court of Cook County (tax objection)
Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
Which Lake Township filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Lake Township | Cook County Assessor's Office | Open now |
When were past Lake Township deadlines?
| Tax year | Window | Office |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Closed October 11, 2024 | Lake · Cook County Assessor's Office |
| 2021 | Closed December 6, 2021 | Lake · Cook County Assessor's Office |
When is the Lake appeal deadline?
Cook County Assessor's Office: Closes October 29, 2026.
- Deadline detailBoard of Review re-review
- Lake Township, tax year 2025: the Board of Review's decision date was May 11, 2026 and the re-review period closed May 13, 2026; the Assessor (CCAO) certification date was Jun 2, 2026.[1]
- Deadline detailNotice mailed
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): Reassessment Notices were mailed Aug 29, 2024; appeals were due Oct 11, 2024.[2]
What do Lake 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 Lake Township home assessments are spread
Lake Township compared with other townships
- Stickney$23,000
- Worth$23,000
- Cicero$22,000
- Rich$20,000
- Lake$19,861
- Bremen$19,353
- Bloom$14,168
- Hyde Park$13,701
- Calumet$13,000
Ranked 33 of 38; showing the 9 nearest in rank.
Median assessed value by township: highest North Chicago ($135,400), lowest Thornton ($12,000).
What happened to Lake Township appeals in tax year 2025
- Assessor12% lowered of 3,770
- Board of Review52% lowered of 14,427
Assessor: 12% of 3,770 appeals lowered (median cut 7.5%); Board of Review: 52% of 14,427 appeals lowered (median cut 7.9%)
Lake Township filing windows on a calendar
- Lake TownshipOct 29, 2026 · Cook County Assessor's Office · Open now
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Lake Township: Oct 29, 2026
How often is property reassessed in Lake?
Lake Township is reassessed every three years with the City of Chicago; its scheduled reassessment years are 2024, 2027 and 2030.
- Reassessment cycle
- Lake Township is reassessed every three years with the City of Chicago; its scheduled reassessment years are 2024, 2027 and 2030.[3]
What do home values and property taxes look like in Lake?
Lake Township (2024 reassessment): total assessed value grew 31% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals (tax year 2024). Lake Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $194,000 (median 2023 sale price $225,000) (tax year 2024).
- Assessed value change
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): total assessed value grew 31% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals.[4]
- Median assessor estimate
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $194,000 (median 2023 sale price $225,000).[2]
- Median condo price
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): condos had a median 2023 sale price of $131,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $128,000.[2]
- Median sale price
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): the median sale price of single-family homes in 2023 was $225,000; the Assessor's median market value estimate for the class was $194,000.[4]
- Median small apartment price
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): small apartment buildings had a median 2023 sale price of $251,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $213,000.[2]
- Sales ratio standards
- Lake Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's sales ratio analysis of single-family homes met 1 of 3 IAAO standards.[2]
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Where do these facts come from?
- [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]Lake: Residential Valuations - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [3]Township Triennial Reassessment Schedule (PDF) - Cook County Board of ReviewOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [4]Property Values for Lake Township Released - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, August 30, 2024)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [5]Assessment & Appeal Calendar (page last updated 9/22/26) - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [6]35 ILCS 200/12-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2026-01-09)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [7]Property reassessments released for Lake Township - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, November 8, 2021)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- 8.County open data: cook assessmentsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 9.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 10.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 11.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 12.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
- 13.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
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