River Forest property tax appeals: deadlines and a free assessment check
Is your River Forest 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.
River Forest Township All of River Forest
The 2026 appeal windows for River Forest have closed. You can still check the comps now and file next year.
- Cook County Assessor notices mailed April 20, 2026; appeals due June 2, 2026. File at the Assessor
- Board of Review opens August 3, 2026; closes September 1, 2026. File at the Board
Last year 201 River Forest Township homeowners filed their own Board of Review appeal and 53% 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.