REP. RITA URGES GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS MEASURE TO ASSIST COOK COUNTY HOMEOWNERS

BOB RITA
BOB RITA

REP. RITA URGES GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS MEASURE TO ASSIST COOK COUNTY HOMEOWNERS

House Bill 1812 Would Ensure Homeowners Have Every Opportunity to Reduce Tax Burden

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita today urged legislators to pass House Bill 1812 to help Cook County Homeowners appeal their property tax assessments and reduce their tax burdens.


House Bill 1812 would ensure Cook County homeowners have a voice in the property tax appeal process:

  • Affords homeowners sufficient time to respond to Board of Review decisions on the assessed value of their homes
  • Allows for all homeowners to have a hearing about their appeal at the Board of Review when they or their attorney requests one
  • Ensures Board of Review decisions include information submitted by homeowners by requiring the Board to consider all evidence submitted by homeowners with their appeals
  • Allows for Board of Review to continue its practice of assisting homeowners who do not have attorneys for their appeals
  • Requires Board of Review to provide an explanation of its decision to homeowners and their attorneys


“House Bill 1812 will ensure Cook County homeowners are able to present the Board of Review with appropriate evidence and requires the Board to consider their evidence in their decision-making process,” said Rep. Rita. “Homeowners across Cook County are experiencing steep increases in their property tax burden, particularly in the south suburbs. House Bill 1812 is necessary to ensure homeowners have every opportunity to appeal their assessments and reduce their tax burdens.”

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