River Forest Township enhances the health and well-being of residents through the funding and delivery of human and assessor services…providing a sense of caring, connection and community.
Township News and Updates
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Property Tax Exemption Applications are Online
Taxpayers applying for first time for the Homeowner, Senior Citizen, Senior Freeze, Veterans or Disabled Homeowner Exemptions for the first time can find these applications on the Cook County Assessor's website.
Senior Exemption
If you lived in your home as of January 1, 2025, you may qualify for the homeowner’s exemption. If you turned 66 anytime this year you now may qualify for Senior Exemption.Senior Freeze & Disabled Veteran Renewal Applications
Renewals can easily be applied for online. If you are filing for a Senior Freeze, you will be using your 2024 Federal Tax Return. -
Zumba for Older Adults - Fridays at 11:15AM
Ready to try something new and energizing? Join us for a fun and uplifting Zumba session where you can move to great music, boost your energy, and enjoy a joyful new experience alongside others in the community. The classes meet on Fridays at 11:15AM in the RFCCA Dance Studio Room 219 (8020 Madison St)
Come give it a try, you might discover a new way to stay active, smile more, and celebrate movement! Advance registration recommended to ensure a spot.
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Missed the Annual Town Meeting?
The Annual Town Annual Meeting is a great way to engage with the Township leaders, learn about the Township activities, and participate in discussion on important community initiatives.
We have all the reports from the Assessor, Seniors & Disability, Mental Health, Youth & Family and Township Administration summarizing what happened this past fiscal year and talking about the plans for the future.
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Serving Our Community
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Assessor Services
We act as a taxpayer advocate for local residents in the Cook County property tax system. Our goal is to ensure taxpayers’ property is fairly and accurately assessed. We are available to help with your property tax inquiries, including exemptions and appeals.
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Senior & Disability Services
We provide a full array of services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, such as meals, transportation, care management, information/referral, as well as various support programs and educational events.
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Youth & Family Services
We contract with local agencies to provide an array of educational, mentoring, recreational, and financial assistance programs to support our youth, in addition to offering our own Youth Engagement Program.
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Mental Health & I/DD Services
We support residents with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, and substance use issues, through our own programs and those of the agencies we fund.
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Resident Assistance Services
We offer a variety of services including general assistance, emergency assistance, access to a notary, medical equipment lending library, voter registration and referrals to non-profits and government entities near River Forest.
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About
Our Board of Trustees meets monthly and you will find our agendas, minutes, and financial documents easy to access on our website.
River Forest Township Calendar
What's happening in River Forest?
Check the River Forest Community Calendar to follow the events which are happening around River Forest.
