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Rich Township property tax appeals

A Rich 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 Rich Township, Cook County Assessor's Office: Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027 (not an official date).

Next deadline
Expected Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
Forecast, not an official date
Rich Township · Cook County Assessor's Office
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 Rich Township property tax appeal?

Who hears a Rich Township appeal?

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

  1. Cook County Assessor's Office

    Filing: appeal

  2. Cook County Board of Review

    Filing: complaint

  3. Circuit Court of Cook County (tax objection)

    Filing: objection

  4. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

    Filing: appeal

Which Rich Township filing windows are coming up?

Rich Township filing windows
ClosesAreaWho hears itStatus
Expected Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027Rich TownshipCook County Assessor's Office · Official source · Last checked Oct 3, 2026Forecast, not an official date

When were past Rich Township deadlines?

Past Rich Township filing windows
Tax yearWindowOffice
2025Closed December 4, 2025Rich · Cook County Assessor's Office

When is the Rich appeal deadline?

Cook County Assessor's Office: Expected to close between December 8, 2026 and January 13, 2027 (predicted, not yet announced).

Deadline detailBoard of Review re-review
Rich Township, tax year 2025: the Board of Review's decision date was Jun 1, 2026 and the re-review period closed Jun 3, 2026; the Assessor (CCAO) certification date was Jun 7, 2026.[1] (latest published: tax year 2025)

How do I file a property tax appeal in Rich?

The Rich Township Assessor's office advises taxpayers on Assessor and Board of Review appeals and acts as liaison with the Cook County Assessor.

Informal review
The Rich Township Assessor's office advises taxpayers on Assessor and Board of Review appeals and acts as liaison with the Cook County Assessor.[2]

Who can answer questions about my assessment?

Appointments: The Rich Township Assessor's office sees residents by appointment only; call (708) 228-5037 to schedule. Hours: Rich Township Assessor's office hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

ContactAppointments
The Rich Township Assessor's office sees residents by appointment only; call (708) 228-5037 to schedule.[2]
ContactHours
Rich Township Assessor's office hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.[4]
ContactOffice
The Rich Township Assessor's office is at 22013 Governors Hwy. Richton Pk, IL 60160; phone (708) 748-6722.[4]
ContactWebsite
The Rich Township Assessor's office web page is richtownship.org/assessor; the office is in the township Main Building (South Entrance), 22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park, phone (708) 228-5037.[2]

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What evidence counts in Rich Township, and can the value go up?

Which exemptions can lower my bill without an appeal?

The Rich Township Assessor's office delivers exemption renewal forms and Certificate of Error requests to the Cook County Assessor's Office every week.

Township assistance
The Rich Township Assessor's office delivers exemption renewal forms and Certificate of Error requests to the Cook County Assessor's Office every week.[2]

What do Rich 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 Rich Township home assessments are spread

Assessed values of 22,313 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 $14,309 and $27,001; the median is $20,000. 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.

Rich Township compared with other townships

  1. Proviso$24,000
  2. Stickney$23,000
  3. Worth$23,000
  4. Cicero$22,000
  5. Rich$20,000
  6. Lake$19,861
  7. Bremen$19,353
  8. Bloom$14,168
  9. Hyde Park$13,701

Ranked 32 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.

What happened to Rich Township appeals in tax year 2025

  1. Assessor11% lowered of 2,191
  2. Board of Review41% lowered of 3,889

Assessor: 11% of 2,191 appeals lowered (median cut 6.0%); Board of Review: 41% of 3,889 appeals lowered (median cut 8.3%)

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.

How often is property reassessed in Rich?

Rich Township is reassessed every three years with the South and West Suburbs; its scheduled reassessment years are 2026, 2029 and 2032.

Reassessment cycle
Rich Township is reassessed every three years with the South and West Suburbs; its scheduled reassessment years are 2026, 2029 and 2032.[3]

Other places nearby

Illinois property tax appeals: all counties

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]Assessor's Office | Rich TownshipOfficial 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]Cook County Township Assessors - Cook County Assessor's OfficeOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
  5. [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. [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. [7]2025 Assessment Calendar (PDF) - Cook County Assessor's Office (Wayback Machine capture 2026-05-11)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 24, 2026
  8. 8.County open data: cook assessmentsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  9. 9.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  10. 10.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  11. 11.County open data: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
  12. 12.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
  13. 13.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.

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