Assessor’s Office

The Schaumburg Township Assessor’s office is a liaison to the Cook County Assessor’s office. The mission of the Assessor’s office is to assist Schaumburg Township residents with accurate and prompt service. Our office utilizes computerized software linked to the Cook County Assessor’s records, allowing staff to access information on properties within Schaumburg Township.

Coffee with the Assessor

Enjoy a meeting with Assessor Lawson! Come meet your Township Assessor John Lawson to learn about your property assessment or how to file appeals. The program allows township residents with five or more guests to host a private seminar/presentation with Assessor Lawson to discuss property tax-related issues, concerns or questions. The presentation can be held at a resident’s home (yard/patio), local library or in the local community. Some of the areas discussed are:

What does the Assessor do and what services does his office provide to the residents?
What are the appeal processes at the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Board of Review? Why are appeals important?
What is the Triennial and how does that impact my tax bill?
Who decides the dollar amount of my property tax bill?
Have I exhausted all my exemption options?
Why is my second tax bill not 55% on my first?
How do I change my name or address on my tax property bill?
What can a resident do if his or her tax bill is incorrect when mailed by the Treasurer?

To host your own Coffee with the Assessor or for assistance regarding county-related questions, please call the Assessor’s Office at 847-884-0030 or email: vmorales@schaumburgtownship.org

Appealing Your Assessment

Property owners have three venues through which they may appeal their assessments. The first place you may appeal is the Cook County Assessor’s Office. If you do not appeal to the County Assessor, or if the reduction granted is too small, you may then appeal to the Cook County Board of Review. Your last chance for assessment reduction is with the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). However, you may not appeal to the PTAB unless you have already appealed to the Board of Review.

How to File an Appeal

The Cook County Assessor’s Office has a step-by-step guide to assist you with filing your appeal online by clicking here. Create a new account here.

Residential Property Tax Exemptions

Cook County Treasurer's Refund Outreach

Cook County residents who overpaid on their property tax bill may be eligible for a refund. Residents can check eligibility by visiting cookcountytreasurer.com and entering their property address information. The following video from the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas gives step-by-step instructions on how to apply to receive your refund.

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