How much does the property tax appeal review cost?

The review is free and non-obligatory. If a partner firm accepts your case and successfully lowers your bill, they charge a contingency fee (typically 25-50% of the first year's tax savings). If they don't lower it, you owe nothing.

How long does a Illinois property tax appeal take?

Most Illinois appeals are resolved within 60-180 days from filing, depending on the county and case complexity.

Will I have to attend a hearing?

Usually no. The firm handles negotiations with the appraisal district directly and only escalates to a formal hearing if necessary.

Free Review · No Win, No Fee

Are you overpaying property tax in Illinois?

Free 60-second bill review by licensed Illinois property tax consultants. If they accept your case, they only get paid if they lower your bill.

$5,189

Illinois median annual bill

2.07%

Avg. effective rate

30–60%

Properties typically over-assessed (IAAO)

$1.5k–$4k

Typical residential annual savings on a successful appeal

Your bill may be too high

Illinois's average effective property tax rate is 2.07%, which is 1.16% higher than the national average of 0.91%. According to the IAAO, an estimated 30–60% of properties in high-tax jurisdictions are over-assessed. The good news: appeals are routine, low-risk, and our partner firms typically work on contingency — if they don't lower your bill, you don't pay.

Get your free bill review

Takes 60 seconds. We'll match you with a licensed property tax consultant in Illinois for a no-cost review of your assessment.

Property address *

Current assessed value (USD) *

Estimated market value (USD)

Property type *

Current annual property tax (USD)

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

Compensation disclosure (FTC): PropertyTaxRates.org receives compensation from partner firms when you submit your information and/or when a partner accepts your case. This may influence which partners we present. We are not affiliated with any government agency, county appraisal district, or tax assessor's office.

PropertyTaxRates.org is an independent property tax data publisher. We do not provide legal or tax advice. Submissions are routed to licensed property tax consultants and law firms in Illinois that may compensate us if they accept your case. There is no fee to you for the review, and our partners typically work on a contingency basis (no win, no fee). Results vary; past savings do not guarantee future results.

How it works

Step 1

Tell us about your property

Address, current assessed value, and how to reach you. 60 seconds.

Step 2

Free review by a licensed firm

A Illinois property tax consultant or appeal attorney reviews your assessment vs. comparable sales. They tell you if an appeal is worth filing.

Step 3

You only pay if they win

If they accept your case, they handle the appeal end-to-end. Their fee is a percentage of your tax savings — if they don't lower your bill, you owe nothing.

Frequently asked

How much does the review cost?

Zero. The review is free, and there is no obligation to file an appeal. If you do file and the firm reduces your bill, their fee is a contingency percentage (typically 25–50%) of the first year's tax savings. If they don't lower it, you owe nothing.

Why is PropertyTaxRates.org doing this?

We publish property tax data for every U.S. county. We partner with licensed appeal firms in select states and earn a referral fee when a homeowner submits a successful case. Our partners are independent — we do not provide legal or tax advice ourselves.

How long does an appeal take?

Most Illinois appeals are filed before the statutory deadline and resolved within 60–180 days, depending on county and case complexity.

Will I have to go to a hearing?

Usually no. The firm handles negotiation with the appraisal district and only escalates to a formal hearing if it's the best path. They represent you start-to-finish.

What if my home is in a different state?

Right now we only run this program in Illinois. If you live elsewhere, browse our property tax data by state and check back — we're expanding.

Important disclosures

PropertyTaxRates.org is an independent data publisher. We are not a law firm, tax preparer, or licensed property tax consultant in any jurisdiction. Submissions made on this page are routed to third-party licensed property tax consultants or appeal attorneys in Illinois. We may receive a referral fee or revenue share if a partner firm accepts your case and successfully reduces your assessment. There is no cost to you for the review, and our partners' standard fee is a contingency percentage of the tax savings achieved. Results vary by property, jurisdiction, and case facts; past savings do not guarantee future results. Read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for details.