Property Taxes

Table of Contents The Inciting Error Falling Business Value Harms the County Struggling Homeowners Thrown to the Wolves A Collective Outrage The Harsh Reality of 2026 Appeals Offer Hope O’Connor can Provide Expert Appeal Support 2025 has been a tumultuous year for the taxpayers of Cook County. Thanks to a massive computer issue, the entire … Read more

Table of Contents What is House Bill 4058? Inside the Megaproject Incentives Potential Concerns & Benefits Changing the Playing Field: Developers vs Property Owners What It Means for Illinois Communities Long-Term Real Change or Just Another Tax Break? Take Action Today How Can O’Connor Help? Big developers could soon get decades-long property tax breaks while … Read more

Table of Contents Homeowners Must Strike on this Opportunity BOR Appeal Schedule TBA 2026 First Installment Delayed O’Connor is Here to Help BOR Offers Rare Second Shot at 2026 Reductions Thanks to the one-two punch of delayed bills and unprecedented costs, if you are a Cook County homeowner, you could see some relief from the … Read more

Table of Contents Understanding Your Property Assessment Step-By-Step Example How the Grievance Process Affects Your Tax Bill How to File a Grievance Why Professional Help Can Pay Off Stay Ahead of the 2026 Grievance Season Think your Nassau County property taxes are set in stone? Every homeowner has the right to challenge their property assessment … Read more

Table of Contents Assessment Release Timeline Review Your 2026 Assessment Carefully Gather Strong Evidence Before Filing File Your Appeal What Happens Next? How Appeal Outcomes Affect 2026 Tax Bill Common Mistakes to Avoid Take Control of Your 2026 Assessment When your 2026 property assessment hits your mailbox next spring, you might get a little unexpected … Read more

Table of Contents Property Taxes Spike as High as 133% for West and South Side Neighborhoods Why the Increases? The Loop Passes the Buck Appeals Favor Businesses Gentrification CCAO Overassessment Rising Tax Rates What can Taxpayers do to Protect Their Property? O’Connor can Assemble Accurate Evidence 2025 has been a complex year for property taxes … Read more

Table of Contents Second Installment to be Mailed on November 14 Property Taxes are Due December 15 Due Date for the First Installment of 2026 Pushed Back to April The 2025 Delays Prove why Appeals are Vital O’Connor Can Help It has been a hard year for Chicago as a whole, with many issues coming … Read more

Table of Contents Tax Plan Before It’s Too Late Prepare for the New Year Actionable Steps to Reduce Your Tax Assessment How Can O’Connor Help? The end of the year is the right time to get ahead on property taxes, so you’re better prepared for 2026. In New York, property taxes continue to rise, leaving … Read more

Table of Contents Step by Step Overview What Property Owners Can Expect Next How O’Connor Navigates and Supports Every Step of the Process In Illinois, depending on the county where your property is located, you may have multiple opportunities to appeal your property tax assessment. For owners in Cook county, the first is the local … Read more

Table of Contents Two Key Factors Behind Rising Tax Bills in a Cooling Market Other Factors That Explain the Disconnect When Data and Reality Don’t Line Up How O’Connor Helps Homeowners Many Metro Atlanta homeowners ask the same question every year, “if my home’s value is dropping, then why did my property tax bill go … Read more