Evanston property tax appeals: deadlines and a free assessment check
Is your Evanston home assessed higher than similar homes nearby? Check in a minute, then file yourself for free.
Free. No sign-up. Compares your home with the 5 to 10 most similar homes nearby, from the Assessor's own data.
Evanston Township All of Evanston
The 2026 appeal windows for Evanston have closed. You can still check the comps now and file next year.
- Cook County Assessor notices mailed April 22, 2026; appeals due June 4, 2026. File at the Assessor
- Board of Review opens August 3, 2026; closes September 1, 2026. File at the Board
Last year 1,452 Evanston Township homeowners filed their own Board of Review appeal and 61% won a reduction.
What to do
- Run the free check above. It compares your assessed value per square foot with similar homes in your assessment neighborhood.
- If yours looks high, get the evidence kit from the result page: the comps in the Board's format, recent sales, and a statement to paste into the form.
- File online at the office whose window is open. Filing is free at both. You type the complaint yourself; only you or an Illinois attorney can file for your home.
- Leave an email on the result page and we'll remind you a week and three days before the deadline.
New to this? Read how to appeal, step by step.