Cook County Officials Warn Property Tax Reform Could Hurt Homeowners

Illinois officials warn property tax reform could hurt homeowners

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are clashing over a Cook County property tax relief plan that restricts the types of evidence the Cook County Board of Review can consider and requires online transparency.  During a subject matter hearing of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, legislators discussed a proposal limiting Cook County’s Board of Review to taxpayer-submitted evidence. The board said House Bill 1812 makes appeals less fair…

Cook County officials warn property tax reform could hurt homeowners – Center Square

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas said HB 1812 would place a new evidentiary burden on property owners. “Those who cannot afford income studies or data platforms rely on our staff to validate market fairness on their behalf. This effectively tilts the process in favor of large property owners and professional tax agents with resources, and away from working- and middle-class homeowners who depend on accessibility and fairn…

Cook County officials warn property tax reform could hurt homeowners

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are clashing over a Cook County property tax relief plan that restricts the types of evidence the Cook County Board of Review can consider