Wilton Township Assessor
Assesses all real estate in both Florence Township and Wilton Township for tax purposes.
Contact Information
Florence/Wilton Multi-Township Assessor
Mary M. Tamez, CIAO
Phone: 708-247-5539
Email: [email protected]
Mary M. Tamez, CIAO
Phone: 708-247-5539
Email: [email protected]
Dates to Remember
June
First installment of the property tax bill is due.
September
Second installment of the property tax bill is due.
First installment of the property tax bill is due.
September
Second installment of the property tax bill is due.
The Assessment Cycle
- January 1st of each year-your property is assessed by the Township Assessor.
- The Assessor completes the revisions and turns the assessment roll over to the Supervisor of Assessments.
- Written notice of the Assessor's revisions are mailed to the taxpayers.
- The Supervisor of Assessments makes revisions to the assessment roll as necessary and publishes in the local newspapers a list of all parcels where values changed from the previous year.
- The assessment roll is turned over to the Board of Review. Within 30 days of the above publication, assessment complaints may be filed with the Board of Review.
- The Board of Review holds hearings into the assessment complaints filed and revises the assessment roll as necessary.
- When the Board of Review completes your hearing, it can apply an Equalization Factor on a Township basis if the level of assessment is too low or greater than the State required 33.33% (one-third) of market value.
- Public hearings are held into the Board of Review's intent to equalize.
- If equalization is necessary the Board of Review sends written notice of the change in valuation to each taxpayer. The Board also publishes in the local newspapers, the revisions due to assessment complaint hearings.
- After written notice of the Board of Review revisions, the taxpayer may within 30 days file an assessment complaint with the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.
- The Board of Review turns the assessment roll over to the County Clerk, where tax rates are determined. The roll is then certified to the County Treasurer.
- Tax bills are prepared for mailing by the County Treasurer. The bills are usually mailed by May first and due in two equal payments, June 1st and September 1st. Therefore as an example, an assessment placed on your property as of January 1, this year causes a tax bill to be issued by May of next year.
Appealing an Assessment
Reasons for an Appeal
You have a legitimate reason to appeal your property tax assessment if you can prove any of the following:
Eight Steps to Appeal an Assessment
There are eight steps you can follow to appeal your property assessment.
Click here for detailed information of each step.
You have a legitimate reason to appeal your property tax assessment if you can prove any of the following:
- The assessed value of your property is higher than the property's actual market value. (As determined by a recent sale or appraisal.)
- The assessment of your property is based on inaccurate information, such as incorrect dimensions for a building or lot.
- The assessment of your property is higher than those of similar surrounding properties.
Eight Steps to Appeal an Assessment
There are eight steps you can follow to appeal your property assessment.
- Determine the fair market value of your home.
- Determine the prevailing level of assessments in your township.
- Determine the assessed value of your property.
- Discuss your appraisal with an assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal complaint.
- File a written complaint with your county Board of Review.
- Present your evidence of unfair assessment to the proper review board.
- If unsatisfied with the Board's decision, appeal to the State Property Tax Appeal Board.
Click here for detailed information of each step.
Tax Formula
The Assessor is required by State Statute to assess your property at one-third of it's fair market value. If he doesn't, Will County or the State of Illinois will.
Your tax rate is determined by the taxing bodies you support, ie: school district, fire protection, libraries, hospitals, township, forest preserve, health department, water commission, airport authority, sanitary districts, special police & highway districts.
To reduce your taxes attend their meetings; see how your tax dollars are being spent! And make your feelings known.
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY TAX IN ILLINOIS (2001)
Your tax rate is determined by the taxing bodies you support, ie: school district, fire protection, libraries, hospitals, township, forest preserve, health department, water commission, airport authority, sanitary districts, special police & highway districts.
To reduce your taxes attend their meetings; see how your tax dollars are being spent! And make your feelings known.
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY TAX IN ILLINOIS (2001)
- Schools 62.2
- Municipalities 15.5
- Counties 8.6
- Park Districts 4.1
- Townships 2.7
- Sanitary Districts 2.4
- Other Special Districts 4.5
Exemptions
Residential Exemption (General Homestead Exemption)
Illinois statutes provide for an exemption of $6,000 in equalized assessed value on homes occupied by the person legally responsible for the payment of real estate taxes. Upon moving into a residence it would be advisable to contact the Township Assessor so he/she may correct the records noting this fact.
Senior Homestead Exemption
The Senior Homestead Exemption is granted to owner-occupied properties if the owner is 65 years of age or older and was the owner-occupant of the property on January 1st of the assessment year. The exemption reduces the equalized assessed value by $5,000. The exemption may be applied for any time during the year the owner reaches 65 years of age. Application may be made at the Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Proof of age and ownership is required with the application.
Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption
This is an additional exemption provided to senior citizens eligible for the Senior Homestead Exemption, with one additional requirement: The total annual GROSS HOUSEHOLD income must not exceed $55,000. For applications or questions concerning the exemption, please call the Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office at 815-740-4648.
Home Improvement Exemption
The Home Improvement Exemption for a residential property currently allows up to a maximum of $25,000 in assessed value ($75,000 actual value) when a proposed increase in assessed value is due solely to a new improvement of an existing structure. This is an AUTOMATIC four year exemption; application is not required.
Additional Benefits for Qualifying Senior Citizens
Property Tax Deferral
Seniors whose annual household income is under $55,000 may qualify for the Property Tax Deferral. Call the Will County Treasurer at 815-740-4648, before March 1st of each year, for information.
Other Exemptions Available
Disabled Veterans (Standard), Disabled Veterans Adaptive Housing, Returning Veterans and Disabled Persons. For more information on additional exemptions please check the Will County Supervisor of Assessments web site.
Illinois statutes provide for an exemption of $6,000 in equalized assessed value on homes occupied by the person legally responsible for the payment of real estate taxes. Upon moving into a residence it would be advisable to contact the Township Assessor so he/she may correct the records noting this fact.
Senior Homestead Exemption
The Senior Homestead Exemption is granted to owner-occupied properties if the owner is 65 years of age or older and was the owner-occupant of the property on January 1st of the assessment year. The exemption reduces the equalized assessed value by $5,000. The exemption may be applied for any time during the year the owner reaches 65 years of age. Application may be made at the Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Proof of age and ownership is required with the application.
Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption
This is an additional exemption provided to senior citizens eligible for the Senior Homestead Exemption, with one additional requirement: The total annual GROSS HOUSEHOLD income must not exceed $55,000. For applications or questions concerning the exemption, please call the Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office at 815-740-4648.
Home Improvement Exemption
The Home Improvement Exemption for a residential property currently allows up to a maximum of $25,000 in assessed value ($75,000 actual value) when a proposed increase in assessed value is due solely to a new improvement of an existing structure. This is an AUTOMATIC four year exemption; application is not required.
Additional Benefits for Qualifying Senior Citizens
Property Tax Deferral
Seniors whose annual household income is under $55,000 may qualify for the Property Tax Deferral. Call the Will County Treasurer at 815-740-4648, before March 1st of each year, for information.
Other Exemptions Available
Disabled Veterans (Standard), Disabled Veterans Adaptive Housing, Returning Veterans and Disabled Persons. For more information on additional exemptions please check the Will County Supervisor of Assessments web site.
Helpful Links
Will County Supervisor of Assessments
Will County Supervisor of Assessment Forms
Will County Board of Review
Will County Treasurer
Illinois State Property Tax Appeal Board
Will County Supervisor of Assessment Forms
Will County Board of Review
Will County Treasurer
Illinois State Property Tax Appeal Board
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