Property Assessments
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STANDING FOR FAIRNESS AND EQUITY
The Township Assessor’s Office staff is responsible for establishing the market value on all parcels of real estate on an annual basis. The assessed value is used to determine each taxpayer's share of the tax burden. Fairness and equity are applied to all assessments to ensure fair distribution of taxes.
There is no limit as to how much an assessment can change, up or down, because the goal is to have equitable assessments at 33.33% of market value, per property tax laws in Illinois.
The assessors maintain the property records in an electronic computer system established by the Chief County Assessment Officer. Each property record details the land and any improvements to the land site.
The Assessor does not levy taxes or set the tax rates. Taxes are determined by the levies set by the local government body servicing the taxpayers.
The Assessor’s office is available to Township property owners during scheduled business hours, or by appointment.
There is no limit as to how much an assessment can change, up or down, because the goal is to have equitable assessments at 33.33% of market value, per property tax laws in Illinois.
The assessors maintain the property records in an electronic computer system established by the Chief County Assessment Officer. Each property record details the land and any improvements to the land site.
The Assessor does not levy taxes or set the tax rates. Taxes are determined by the levies set by the local government body servicing the taxpayers.
The Assessor’s office is available to Township property owners during scheduled business hours, or by appointment.
PROPERTY TAX AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Access to property record information, listed by property index number (PIN) or by address, is available through the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office website. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
Lake County property owners can now appeal their assessment online using the new Smartfile electronic-filing Portal. Watch this video to help walk you through the process of filing a property tax appeal online, but feel free to contact us with questions.
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REQUEST A REVIEW OF YOUR ASSESSMENT
To request an assessment review by the Shields Township assessor's office, simply complete one of the following forms, complying with the simple instructions enclosed.
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To request a review based on a recent purchase:
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To request a review based on market value, uniformity (equity), or matter of law:
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