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Learn how to appeal your property taxes
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Attend a free workshop with Cook County Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. and state Rep. La Shawn Ford from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Austin public library, 5615 W. Race Ave.
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Homeowners late on mortgage, property taxes due to COVID can get state grants
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Eligible households can apply for up to $30,000 in free assistance to pay past due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent homeowner and/or condo association fees. The deadline to apply to the Illinois Homeowners Assistance Fund is May 31.
Community
30,000-plus properties in Cook County’s first tax sale in more than 2 years
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Local residents are being urged to check the Cook County treasurer’s web site to make sure they don’t have unpaid taxes needing to be paid. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the first sale in more than two years of delinquent property taxes on Nov. 5.
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Property owners can get help appealing their tax bills
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Schedule your 15-minute appointment between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Appointments may be made online, by phone or via email, and will be held in Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson’s 1st district office at 6614 W. North Ave.
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Assessor offering information on property taxes
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Schedule an appointment with staff from Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office, who will be meeting with property owners on Tuesday, July 14 in state Rep. La Shawn Ford’s office, at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Appointments will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn how to appeal your bill and make sure you aren’t missing any exemptions.
Community
Austin homeowners could lose their property at tax auction
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There are more than 3,000 properties in Cook County’s District 1 – much of it on Chicago’s West Side – in danger of being sold at the annual tax auction that begins May 3.
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Get help lowering your property taxes
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Ald. Taliaferro is hosting a workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Representatives from the Cook County Assessor’s office will be on hand to help guide you on how to appeal your taxes.
Community
Seniors invited to property tax workshop
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Assistance on receiving a property tax freeze will be available from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 13 at the Austin Satellite Senior Center, 5071 W. Congress Parkway. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Lilliam Drummond are hosting the free event.
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Austin’s elected officials vow to fight GOP tax overhaul bill
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Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. Camille Lilly, Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts warn the legislation would be devastating to many West Side residents.
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Chicago homeowners get extension to apply for tax break
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About 155,000 households are eligible for a rebate of up to $200 and can apply through Friday, Dec. 30th.