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South Chicago Township property tax appeals
A South Chicago 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 South Chicago Township, Cook County Assessor's Office: Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 (not an official date).
- Next deadline
- Expected Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027
- Forecast, not an official date
- South Chicago 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 South Chicago Township property tax appeal?
Who hears a South Chicago 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 South Chicago Township filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 | South Chicago Township | Cook County Assessor's Office | Forecast, not an official date |
When were past South Chicago Township deadlines?
| Tax year | Window | Office |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Closed November 28, 2025 | South Chicago · Cook County Assessor's Office |
| 2024 | Closed December 12, 2024 | South Chicago · Cook County Assessor's Office |
| 2021 | Closed November 1, 2021 | South Chicago · Cook County Assessor's Office |
When is the South Chicago appeal deadline?
Cook County Assessor's Office: Expected to close between December 2, 2026 and January 7, 2027 (predicted, not yet announced).
- Deadline detailBoard of Review re-review
- South Chicago 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 9, 2026.[1]
- Deadline detailNotice mailed
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): Reassessment Notices were mailed Oct 29, 2024; appeals were due Dec 12, 2024.[2]
What do South Chicago 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 South Chicago Township home assessments are spread
South Chicago Township compared with other townships
- Palatine$42,553
- Wheeling$42,001
- Elk Grove$40,000
- Maine$40,000
- South Chicago$40,000
- Jefferson$38,977
- Niles$38,250
- Norwood Park$38,000
- Schaumburg$37,259
Ranked 15 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 South Chicago Township appeals in tax year 2025
- Assessor18% lowered of 1,822
- Board of Review43% lowered of 3,421
Assessor: 18% of 1,822 appeals lowered (median cut 7.2%); Board of Review: 43% of 3,421 appeals lowered (median cut 6.6%)
How often is property reassessed in South Chicago?
South Chicago Township is reassessed every three years with the City of Chicago; its scheduled reassessment years are 2024, 2027 and 2030.
- Reassessment cycle
- South Chicago 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 South Chicago?
South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): total assessed value grew 25% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals (tax year 2024). South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $394,000 (median 2023 sale price $452,000) (tax year 2024).
- Assessed value change
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): total assessed value grew 25% at the Assessor's initial reassessment, before appeals.[4]
- Median assessor estimate
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's median estimated market value for single-family homes was $394,000 (median 2023 sale price $452,000).[2]
- Median condo price
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): condos had a median 2023 sale price of $271,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $319,000.[2]
- Median sale price
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): the median sale price of single-family homes in 2023 was $452,000; the Assessor's median market value estimate for the class was $394,000.[4]
- Median small apartment price
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): small apartment buildings had a median 2023 sale price of $430,000; the Assessor's median estimate was $428,000.[2]
- Sales ratio standards
- South Chicago Township (2024 reassessment): the Assessor's sales ratio analysis of single-family homes met 3 of 3 IAAO standards.[2]
Other places nearby
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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]South Chicago: 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 South Chicago Township Released - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, October 31, 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]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]Property reassessments released for South Chicago Township - Cook County Assessor's Office (press release, October 5, 2021)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- 9.County open data: cook assessmentsRetrieved 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: cook parcelsRetrieved Sep 25, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 13.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
- 14.County open data: appeal resultsAggregated by us for the appeal-results chart.
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