In Oak Park, property owners frustrated with high property taxes can now submit tax appeals through Sept. 3.
Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar wrote in a news release that Oak Park property owners can now appeal their assessed values with the Cook County Board of Review.
Properties in Oak Park were reassessed in 2023, according to the release. Tax bills first reflecting that change were mailed in July. The period to file for 2023 appeals is closed. But residents may be able to reduce their 2024 tax bill with a successful appeal, and that would be reflected on calendar year 2025 bills.
According to the release, the Oak Park Township Assessor’s office will be available to help locals prepare evidence for their appeals. Appointments are typically conducted over the phone, but in-person appointments are also available.
After Sept. 3, residents will no longer be able to reduce next year’s property tax bills.
ElSaffar wrote in a Wednesday Journal column that this year, Oak Park property owners will collectively pay $255 million in property taxes. This is 6.2% higher than 2023, he wrote. As a result, about 40% of Oak Park homeowners experienced double-digit tax increases.