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To file an appeal

to have your property re-evaluated in Chicago, you can follow these steps:

Check the assessment calendar. The Cook County Assessor's Office has a triennial reassessment cycle, so you need to check the assessment calendar to see if your property is currently eligible for appeal. You can find the assessment calendar on the Cook County Assessor's Office website.
Gather your evidence. You will need to gather evidence to support your appeal. This evidence could include recent sales of similar properties, appraisals, or other documentation that shows that your property's fair market value is lower than the assessed value.
File your appeal. You can file your appeal online or by mail. The Cook County Assessor's Office website has a guide to filing an appeal online. If you are filing by mail, you can download the appeal form from the website or call the Cook County Assessor's Office to request a form.
Attend the hearing. If your appeal is not resolved at the initial level, you will be scheduled for a hearing before the Cook County Board of Review. You will need to attend the hearing to present your evidence and arguments.

Here are some additional tips for filing an appeal:

File your appeal early. The deadline to file an appeal varies depending on your property's township, so be sure to check the assessment calendar.
Be organized. Gather your evidence and make sure it is organized and easy to understand.
Be prepared to answer questions. The Board of Review will likely have questions about your appeal, so be prepared to answer them.
Be persistent. If your appeal is not successful at the initial level, you can appeal to the Property Tax Appeal Board.

The title of the person that assesses the value of a residential property in Chicago is Property Appraiser. They are employed by the Cook County Assessor's Office and are responsible for determining the fair market value of all residential properties in Cook County, including Chicago. The Property Appraisers use a variety of factors to determine fair market value, including the property's size, location, condition, and recent sales of similar properties.

The Cook County Assessor's Office reassesses all residential properties every three years. This means that the fair market value of your property is re-evaluated every three years. If you believe that the fair market value of your property has been incorrectly assessed, you can file an appeal with the Cook County Board of Review.

Here are some contact information for the Cook County Assessor's Office: