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Post by macrockett on May 29, 2009 16:15:57 GMT -6
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Post by doctorwho on May 29, 2009 21:01:57 GMT -6
This is helpful and handy, I printed a few extra copies for neighbors as this has been a topic of discussion recently due to decreasing property values |
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Post by macrockett on May 29, 2009 21:14:31 GMT -6
If that doesn't put you to sleep DW, there is a whole chapter of information in this E-Book, along with a some other good information at: cnx.org/content/m18338/latest/Read the entire book if you're an insomniac ;D |
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Post by researching on Jul 29, 2009 13:30:28 GMT -6
I am trying to understand how my taxes were pretty stable for 2004, 2005, 2006 and then jumped $500+ for 2007 and $1400+ in 2008. So basically, after being pretty stable for 3 years, my taxes have gone up about $2000 in the last 2 years. 2008 being the largest jump and 2008 being when the housing market tanked.
Is this amount including the 2006 referendum?
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Post by notasoccermom on Aug 7, 2009 14:05:07 GMT -6
I just got off the phone with the assessors office. This year will be based off 2006 property sales and will most likely be higher.  They have to mail everything out by 8/14 and will be public notice on 8/19. I dunno about you but I am appealling mine. It simply doesn't make sense in this economy to raise taxes based off a year when the economy was much better. I welcome, am asking for any tips, ideas from anyone who has previously gone up against the assessor. |
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Post by researching on Aug 7, 2009 14:11:48 GMT -6
I just got off the phone with the assessors office. This year will be based off 2006 property sales and will most likely be higher. They have to mail everything out by 8/14 and will be public notice on 8/19. I dunno about you but I am appealling mine. It simply doesn't make sense in this economy to raise taxes based off a year when the economy was much better. I welcome, am asking for any tips, ideas from anyone who has previously gone up against the assessor. With that logic I can't wait to see how much lower my 2010 taxes are because they will be based off of the HORRIBLE 2008 values right? I am with notasoccermom, any advice on the appeal process would be much appreciated! |
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Post by notasoccermom on Aug 7, 2009 14:19:14 GMT -6
The woman at the assessors office basically gave me a line of crap about how that is the way the rules are and if I didnt like it then I can write my congressperson, yada yada...
I completely forgot about the referendum that promised lower taxes and no increase. Hmmm Should I start holding my breath now?
I seriously doubt we'll EVER see lower taxes based on this horrible recession/depression/whateveryourwordofchoice.
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Post by Arch on Aug 7, 2009 16:06:53 GMT -6
Simplest solution is to not vote them any more money for any more referendum... period.
Live within your means, District. Everyone else has to.
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Post by casey on Aug 7, 2009 17:23:30 GMT -6
FWIW, I do know several people in our neighborhood of TG who successfully had their taxes lowered. I know it was a big pain in the butt but I think that it will be worth the effort this time around. I know of at least one guy in our neighborhood who plans to do the assessment "fight" as a business in our neighborhood. I definitely will be contacting him as the date gets closer. It would be worth it to pay someone to help me if I'm successful in having my assessment lowered.
Food for thought....
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Post by notasoccermom on Aug 10, 2009 9:27:21 GMT -6
We'll see where the taxes are at after they mail out our "Letters" on the 14th.
I was talking with a woman in TG last weekend who was fuming mad about her kids having to go to WB and was planning on fighting her assessment as a result.
I hope not only TG has lowered taxes.
If anyone has successfully fought and won, please post tips and your experience.
P.S. I never voted for the referendum in the first place and have no intention and throwing any more of my hard earned money away unless I am forced to LOL...
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Aug 11, 2009 20:50:01 GMT -6
Contesting your real estate taxes.
1) Work with the local assessor first. In Will county side of our area this office is on 91st street in the Wheatland industrial complex.
2) Patience is necessary as this office has 3 phone lines and 3-4 people working. The August Sept. tax time is extremely busy at this well run SMALL office.
3) You will be given paperwork regarding 3 comps that sold in your neighborhood. This paperwork will take hours to fill out. Read it very carefullybefore completing.
4) If you have had a recent appraisal of your home, find that paperwork, it will come in handy.
5) Realize that when presenting your case that the assessor bases value on multiple years (usually 3 years). Another words a home is based on 2006, 2007, and 2008 years. Remember that 2006 was still at the peak value times.
6) Move swiftly as there will be many contesting the home value and assessed value this time around.
7) Don't bother calling the 91st office as the 3-4 phone lines jam... Just go in in person.... Go NOW if you are serious about contesting your values.
8) Consider getting a professional appraisal if you feel this could go on for years to come. This appraisal can be worth its weight in gold.
9) Be prepared to spend 15-40 man hours if you take this to the county level, again patience is the key.
10) Bring some coffee and treats to the office on 91st street, these government employees work hard and get very little satisfaction this time of year.
11) In conclusion if the person standing in line just ahead or behind you is of retirement age, thank them as 70% of their property taxes are going to fund the school system. A school system that has not seen one of their kids in decades. This also applies to the commercial owners who not only may not have kids in the district but also have no voice when it comes to passing referendums.
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Post by doctorwho on Aug 11, 2009 20:54:10 GMT -6
Contesting your real estate taxes. 1) Work with the local assessor first. In Will county side of our area this office is on 91st street in the Wheatland industrial complex. 2) Patience is necessary as this office has 3 phone lines and 3-4 people working. The August Sept. tax time is extremely busy at this well run SMALL office. 3) You will be given paperwork regarding 3 comps that sold in your neighborhood. This paperwork will take hours to fill out. Read it very carefullybefore completing. 4) If you have had a recent appraisal of your home, find that paperwork, it will come in handy. 5) Realize that when presenting your case that the assessor bases value on multiple years (usually 3 years). Another words a home is based on 2006, 2007, and 2008 years. Remember that 2006 was still at the peak value times. 6) Move swiftly as there will be many contesting the home value and assessed value this time around. 7) Don't bother calling the 91st office as the 3-4 phone lines jam... Just go in in person.... Go NOW if you are serious about contesting your values. 8) Consider getting a professional appraisal if you feel this could go on for years to come. This appraisal can be worth its weight in gold. 9) Be prepared to spend 15-40 man hours if you take this to the county level, again patience is the key. 10) Bring some coffee and treats to the office on 91st street, these government employees work hard and get very little satisfaction this time of year. 11) In conclusion if the person standing in line just ahead or behind you is of retirement age, thank them as 70% of their property taxes are going to fund the school system. A school system that has not seen one of their kids in decades. This also applies to the commercial owners who not only may not have kids in the district but also have no voice when it comes to passing referendums. All good tips -- I have a recent appraisal and will contest this time around. Already fuming over school portion increase starting in September that didn't have to be spent...but for any as angry about that as I am - add to SSDM's notes- the people in this office did not cause the last increase - that blame lies over at the Crouse Center. |
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Post by notasoccermom on Aug 12, 2009 10:01:42 GMT -6
Thanks guys, great tips. I plan on heading over the end of this week  |
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Post by asmodeus on Aug 12, 2009 10:44:50 GMT -6
What good will a recent appraisal do? Everyone says the assessments are based on levels from three years ago. (A current appraisal may be of use three years from now...)
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Aug 12, 2009 21:34:43 GMT -6
I have found that a current appraisal does help in the long run as I am usually at the assessors office for 3-4 years in a row. Again patience regarding this time consuming process goes along way. Kindness to the girls on the other end of the counter is also very helpful.
Some of the worst behavior is demonstrated at the local assessors office in this high stress tax season.
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They have to mail everything out by 8/14 and will be public notice on 8/19.
