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Alderman Gene Schuler is very helpful and is taking takes advantage of technology to communicate with his constitutents. Here is a good example - heads up Albany Park Chicago and all those who want to get a realistic home value assessment for their next couple tax years!

Board of Review Accepting Assessment Appeal Complaint Forms For Lakeview Township

Dear 47th Ward Residents,

The Cook County Board of Review has announced dates for filing assessment appeal complaints by property owners in the Lakeview township. The filing dates for property assessment appeals open on Wednesday, October 15 and will close on Monday, December 1, 2008.

Owners of homes, condominiums, town homes, apartment buildings, and businesses
may appeal their assessments to the Board if they feel that their assessment is too high. A lawyer is not required to file an appeal on behalf of residential property owners. Evidence which can be particularly help to the homeowner seeking as assessment reduction includes any of the following items.

* A photo of the taxpayers property.
* Proof of recent sale prices of homes similar to the home of the taxpayer.
* A real estate appraisal.
* Assessed valuations of comparable properties in your neighborhood.
* Evidence of flood, fire, demolition, or structural damage.

Complaint forms can be picked up at the 47th Ward Public Service Office or downloaded here. For your convenience, complaint forms and supporting documentation can be dropped off at the 47th Ward Public Service Office until noon on Monday, December 1, 2008.

Thank you,
Alderman Gene Schulter