Assessor Services
River Forest Township Assessor Services can answer many questions about real estate and property tax bills. Property values are determined by the Cook County Assessor’s Office.
Our part-time office is open. We are here to assist you. You may call our office at 708-366-2787. Please leave your name, address, phone number, and concern or email us at: assessor@riverforesttownship.org.
Walk in appointments are not available at this time.
Assessor News and Updates
2024 Exemption Applications Available
Exemption applications for this year are now available online. Exemption booklets will be mailed out later in March. You no longer need to wait for your booklet to file for your exemption.
The River Forest Township Assessor's Office is available to help with your exemption application.
Fill out a form to begin the process. Click the Application Assistance link below.
Application Assistance for River Forest Residents
File your Exemptions directly with the Cook County Assessor. Click the link below.
2025 Assessor Appeal Period
River Forest Township is open for appeals with The Cook County Assessor until Friday April 18th, at 11:59 p.m.
You can sign up for our Constant Contact notification regarding the open appeal period below. When the Constant Contact notification that River Forest is open for appeals is sent to you, there will be a link in that notification in which you can request an appeal packet. Once we have received your appeal packet request, we will be able to create an appeal packet for you.
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Overview of Services
The 2023 tax year exemption filing period now requires a Certificate of Error.
We are here to help with any questions or concerns. Call or email us for assistance. (708)366-2787 or assessor@riverforesettownship.org
Tax Year Exemption Applications
Property Tax Cycle
The new year introduces the start of a new property tax cycle. We will continue to have appeal sessions with the Cook County Assessor and the Board of Review. Exemption applications will be processed, tax levies will be determined by taxing bodies and 2024 property tax bills calculated, sent and due all before the end of 2025.
Property Tax Exemptions
To verify which exemptions were received last year, homeowners can visit the Cook County Property Tax Portal at cookcountypropertyinfo.com, enter their PIN and look under the exemption tab.
For first-time applicants, the tax year exemption filing period will begin in the first quarter of the year. Homeowner are encouraged to file online. To learn more about property tax exemptions and eligibility, visit cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.
Early Payment for 2025 First Installment Tax Bill
The Cook County Treasurer may make it available to pay one’s 2025’s first installment tax bill in December. If you choose to make your payment early, follow this link