How do I file an appeal?
You can find detailed information on how to appeal at elatownship.org/how-to-appeal
FAQ Topic: Property Assessments
What will my tax bill be with the new assessed value from my appeal?
The amount of tax you pay is determined by taking your property’s assessed value, subtracting your exemptions, then multiplying your tax rate. You can use your last years tax bill to determine an estimated tax due by using your new assessed value, subtracting your exemptions, then multiplying your tax rate. You can search for current … Continued
Is my home in an unincorporated area?
You can view taxing districts at tax.lakecountyil.gov Select Basic Search, enter the PIN or address, select property from the list, and then scroll down to Tax District Information to see if a municipality is listed.
What school district is this property in?
You can view taxing districts at tax.lakecountyil.gov Select Basic Search, enter the PIN or address, select property from the list, and then scroll down to Tax District Information.
Where can I find a copy of my property record card?
You can view your property record card, search for comparable properties and create grid sheets for comparison at www.IMSLake.org
If my assessment goes down will my tax bill go down?
Contrary to popular belief, your assessment does not determine your taxes. The main purpose of assessing property is to fairly distribute the tax burden according to your property’s value. Generally tax bills are going up as a result of increased spending by taxing bodies. So, if government spending and the “levy” requests do not decrease, … Continued
What If the Assessor has incorrect information on my property?
You can check your property characteristics at any time during the year at IMSLake.org. If you notice that there is incorrect information, please call our office and let us know. We can then set up an appointment for a field person to come out and verify the changes.