Lake County · Illinois
Benton Township property tax appeals
A Benton Township property tax appeal starts with the Lake County Board of Review, then the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. This season's deadline has not been announced yet. Our forecast for Benton Township, Lake County Board of Review: Aug 3, 2027 – Sep 14, 2027 (not an official date).
- Next deadline
- Expected Aug 3, 2027 – Sep 14, 2027
- Forecast, not an official date
- Benton Township · Lake County Board of Review
- Source: 35 ILCS 200/16-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2025-12-22)Last checked
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When and where do I file a Benton Township property tax appeal?
Who hears a Benton Township appeal?
The stages in order. We are not affiliated with any of these offices.
Lake County Board of Review
Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
Which Benton Township filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected Aug 3, 2027 – Sep 14, 2027 | Benton Township | Lake County Board of Review | Forecast, not an official date |
When were past Benton Township deadlines?
| Tax year | Window | Office |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Closed August 24, 2026 | Benton · Lake County Board of Review |
When is the Benton appeal deadline?
Lake County Board of Review: Expected to close between August 3, 2027 and September 14, 2027 (predicted, not yet announced). We'll confirm it when the county posts it.
- Deadline detailAppeal period
- Benton Township owners have 30 days from the newspaper publication of their township's assessments to appeal to the Lake County Board of Review.[1]
How do I file a property tax appeal in Benton?
Benton Township appeals must be filed electronically, starting in the SmartFile E-Filing Portal; no attorney is required for a residential appeal.
- How to file
- Benton Township appeals must be filed electronically, starting in the SmartFile E-Filing Portal; no attorney is required for a residential appeal.[1]
Who can answer questions about my assessment?
Address: The Benton Township office, home of the township assessor, is at 40020 N. Greenbay Road, Beach Park, IL 60099. Hours: Benton Township offices are open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.
- ContactAddress
- The Benton Township office, home of the township assessor, is at 40020 N. Greenbay Road, Beach Park, IL 60099.[1]
- ContactHours
- Benton Township offices are open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.[1]
- ContactOffice
- Phone the Benton Township Assessor's office at 847-746-2069 (fax 847-746-2116).[1]
- ContactWebsite
- The Benton Township Assessor's page is bentontownship.com/assessor/.[1]
What evidence counts in Benton Township, and can the value go up?
Which exemptions can lower my bill without an appeal?
Benton Township owners can apply for exemptions at the Benton Township Assessor's office by appointment (847-746-2069) or online through SmartFile. In Benton Township, owners who are or turn 65 during the year can get the Senior Homestead Exemption, which cuts taxable value by $8,000, with no income limit or annual renewal.
- Application
- Benton Township owners can apply for exemptions at the Benton Township Assessor's office by appointment (847-746-2069) or online through SmartFile.[1]
- Senior exemption
- In Benton Township, owners who are or turn 65 during the year can get the Senior Homestead Exemption, which cuts taxable value by $8,000, with no income limit or annual renewal.[1]
What do Benton 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 Benton Township home assessments are spread
Benton Township compared with other townships
- Newport$117,566
- Warren$111,937
- Antioch$110,388
- Wauconda$98,052
- Lake Villa$88,297
- Lake Villa$86,343
- Benton$76,306
- Antioch$75,470
- Waukegan$65,974
Ranked 15 of 17; showing the 9 nearest in rank.
Median assessed value by township: highest Moraine ($350,406), lowest Waukegan ($65,974).
Other places nearby
- Antioch TownshipFree check available
- Avon TownshipFree check available
- Cuba TownshipFree check available
- Ela TownshipFree check available
- Fremont TownshipFree check available
Where do these facts come from?
- [1]Assessor :: Benton TownshipOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [2]2026 Filing Deadlines and Decision Mailed Dates - Lake County Board of ReviewOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 28, 2026
- [3]35 ILCS 200/16-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2025-12-22)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- 4.County open data: lake assessmentsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 5.County open data: lake parcelsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 6.County open data: lake parcelsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
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