how to appeal property taxes in champaign county illinois: There's Still Time to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Champaign County, Illinois - 08/05/10 02:04 AM
There's Still Time to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Champaign County, Illinois
Last week I wrote an article on how to appeal your property taxes in Champaign County, and I wanted to follow-up with a little proof that the time and effort it takes to do this can be well worth it in the end.
A few days ago I received a letter in the mail. It reads...
"Upon motion of the Board of Review of Champaign County you are hereby notified that said Board has set the assessed value for the property named herein as shown below blah, blah, … (2 comments)

how to appeal property taxes in champaign county illinois: How to Appeal Property Taxes in Champaign County, Illinois - 07/26/10 08:55 AM
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Champaign County, Illinois
It's that time of the year again! Each year from early July through early September, property owners in Champaign County Illinois are given the opportunity to appeal their property tax assessment in an attempt to lower their taxes.
First, find out what amount the county is using as your home's market value (your property tax is based on this number). If you don't have the paperwork, you can find the information at this Champaign County government website. Just enter your property address. And if you suspect the stated market value is higher … (2 comments)