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 Cook County Assessor until April 18th at 11:59 p.m.
2025 is the third year of the triennial appeal cycle. If your property is assessed close to market value or you had a successful reduction of assessment with The Cook County Board of Review past two years, you may not need to appeal.
The Cook County Assessor’s Office now requests all appeals be filed on online.
We are no longer providing appeal packets.
You can find comparable properties within the appeal process on the Cook County Assessor's Website.
You can also file your appeal without comparable properties. An analyst will always generate one for you.
Cook County Assessor - 2025 Appeal
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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