Lake County · Illinois
Ela Township property tax appeals
An Ela 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 Ela 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
- Ela 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 an Ela Township property tax appeal?
Who hears an Ela 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 Ela Township filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected Aug 3, 2027 – Sep 14, 2027 | Ela Township | Lake County Board of Review | Forecast, not an official date |
When were past Ela Township deadlines?
| Tax year | Window | Office |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Closed August 24, 2026 | Ela · Lake County Board of Review |
When is the Ela 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
- Ela Township owners have thirty days from the mailing of their assessment notice to file an appeal.[1]
How do I file a property tax appeal in Ela?
Ela Township's assessor reviews every filed appeal and contacts the owner if it can recommend a reduction or needs more information. Extended hours: For the 2026 appeal period, the Ela Township Assessor's office offered extra help hours on August 8 and August 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Informal review
- Ela Township's assessor reviews every filed appeal and contacts the owner if it can recommend a reduction or needs more information.[2]
- Informal reviewExtended hours
- For the 2026 appeal period, the Ela Township Assessor's office offered extra help hours on August 8 and August 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.[3]
Who can answer questions about my assessment?
Address: The Ela Township Assessor's office is at 1155 East IL-22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Hours: The Ela Township Assessor's office is open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- ContactAddress
- The Ela Township Assessor's office is at 1155 East IL-22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.[2]
- ContactHours
- The Ela Township Assessor's office is open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.[4]
- ContactOffice
- Phone the Ela Township Assessor's office at (847) 438-8370 or e-mail assessor@elaassessor.org.[2]
- ContactWebsite
- The Ela Township Assessor's pages are on the township website at elatownship.gov/departments/assessor.[5]
What evidence counts in Ela Township, and can the value go up?
What evidence can I use in Ela?
Comparable grid: Ela Township's assessor asks owners to upload the comparable grid made at IMSLake.org, not the grid generated in SmartFile.
- Evidence ruleComparable grid
- Ela Township's assessor asks owners to upload the comparable grid made at IMSLake.org, not the grid generated in SmartFile.[2]
What do Ela 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 Ela Township home assessments are spread
Ela Township compared with other townships
- Moraine$350,406
- Moraine$209,528
- Shields$205,174
- Ela$179,129
- Cuba$176,950
- Vernon$157,997
- Libertyville$143,804
- Fremont$133,722
- Newport$117,566
Ranked 4 of 17; showing the 9 nearest in rank.
Median assessed value by township: highest Moraine ($350,406), lowest Waukegan ($65,974).
How often is property reassessed in Ela?
Ela Township assessments estimate market value as of January 1 using three years of sales before that date.
- Valuation date
- Ela Township assessments estimate market value as of January 1 using three years of sales before that date.[1]
Other places nearby
- Avon TownshipFree check available
- Benton TownshipFree check available
- Cuba TownshipFree check available
- Fremont TownshipFree check available
- Grant TownshipFree check available
- Lake Villa TownshipFree check available
Where do these facts come from?
- [1]Assessor Department FAQ - Ela Township, ILOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [2]Assessor Department How to Appeal - Ela Township, ILOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [3]Ela Township Assessors Office Offers Extended Appeal Hours - Ela Township, ILOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [4]Assessor Services - Ela Township, ILOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [5]Assessor - Ela Township, ILOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [6]2026 Filing Deadlines and Decision Mailed Dates - Lake County Board of ReviewOfficial notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 28, 2026
- [7]35 ILCS 200/16-55 - Illinois Property Tax Code (ILGA; Wayback capture 2025-12-22)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- 8.County open data: lake assessmentsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 9.County open data: lake parcelsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 10.County open data: lake parcelsRetrieved Sep 27, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
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