Exemption applications open, Assessor’s Office hosts outreach events to help homeowners receive property tax savings

In March and April, the Cook County Assessor’s Office will host more than 30 events to help homeowners save on their property taxes by applying for exemptions.

Exemptions contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves the typical property owner $950 dollars each year.

“If you want to avoid long lines in the sweltering summer heat, apply for your exemptions now,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “I talk to people every day who are missing their exemptions, and missing out on hundreds of dollars in property tax savings.”

Homeowners must apply for some exemptions each year, while others automatically renew.

Homeowners can apply online, but those who need help with their application have many in-person options available. They can schedule an appointment at the Assessor’s Office downtown or branch locations at https://www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/appt.

The Assessor’s Office will also host virtual events in both English and Spanish to explain how exemption applications work. These will take place in English on March 25, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. and in Spanish on March 26, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. They will be available to stream via the CCAO’s Facebook and Youtube.

The Assessor’s Office will also host more than 30 in-person events in March and April to assist homeowners.

Upcoming events are listed below. The full list of events is attached.

Upcoming Outreach Events

Thursday, March 12, 2026
4:00PM - 6:00PM
2nd District & 20th Ward Offices AKARAMA Community Service Center 6220 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, 60637

Monday, March 16, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Solicitando ahorros en impuestos a la propiedad
Consulado de El Salvador
8605 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, 60631

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
5:30PM - 7:30PM
R.A.G.E
5515 South Lowe Avenue
Chicago, 60621

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Ladder Up Tax Site -Kennedy King College
6401 S Halsted St, Bldg Y
Chicago, 60621

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Ladder Up Tax Site – Harold Washington Library
400 S. State St. 4th Floor
Chicago, 60605

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
9th District
Eisenhower Public Library  4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Thursday, March 20, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Ladder Up Tax Site – Olive Harvey College / Cafeteria
10001 S. Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, 60628

Thursday, March 20, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
4543 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, 60609

Thursday, March 20, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Ladder Up Tax Site – Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett
Chicago, 60634

 Saturday, March 21, 2026

10:00AM - 12:30PM

New Live Covenant

7651 S. Greenwood Ave

Chicago, 60619

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