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05/19/2023
Treasurer's Office
County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with business and community leaders
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05/12/2023
Treasurer's Office
Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom 'N Toss and Black Men United for Pre Mother's Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue
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04/28/2023
Treasurer's Office
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to honor Polish Flag Day
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04/27/2023
Treasurer's Office
County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders
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04/26/2023
Treasurer's Office
Treasurer Pappas to participate in Cities Summit and share digital knowhow with leaders from the Western Hemisphere
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The Property Tax System
1. PROPERTY TAX BASE
The Assessor assesses all real estate located throughout the County and establishes a fair market value for each property.
2. APPEALS
Appeals are accepted and decisions reached on changes to a property’s assessment, classification, or exemptions.
3. PROPERTY TAX RATES
The Clerk determines the tax rates based on the levy ordinances passed by taxing agencies and applies the rates to the assessments received for the Assessor to determine the amount of property tax owed.
4. BILLING AND PAYMENT
The Treasurer mails out property tax bills and collects the money.
5. FUNDING OF LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITIES
The Treasurer distributes the money to over 2200 local taxing agencies, including the County, cities, schools and special districts.