York Township County Property Assessor Search & Lookup 2026

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York Township • DuPage County, Illinois • 2026 Property Guide

Search York Township IL Parcel Records, Assessed Values & DuPage Tax Bills

York Township is not a county. It is one of DuPage County’s nine assessment townships, covering more than 46,000 parcels across communities such as Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace and portions of several neighboring municipalities.

The local York Township Assessor calculates the initial assessment. DuPage County then handles equalization, formal Board of Review appeals, exemptions administered at county level, tax billing, tax collection and recording of deeds through separate county offices.

As of August 2026, York’s public property database is still showing 2025 assessments used for tax bills payable in 2026. The office is actively preparing 2026 assessments; publication normally occurs in September or October, and the formal appeal period lasts exactly 30 days after publication.

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One-third assessment and EAV decoder
2026 appeal publication status and 30-day rule
September tax installment, exemptions, deeds and GIS
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Jurisdiction DuPage County, Illinois
Assessor Anthony Pacilli, CIAO
Assessor Phone 630-627-3354
PIN Prefix 06
Reviewed August 12, 2026
Important jurisdiction correction

There Is No “York Township County” Property Assessor

The correct jurisdiction is York Township in DuPage County, Illinois. Illinois uses township assessors in DuPage County, so the local York Township Assessor performs the initial property valuation rather than a single county assessor appraising every parcel.

York Township Assessor Initial market value, assessed value, property characteristics, local parcel search and residential exemption help.
DuPage Supervisor / Board of Review Equalization, formal assessment complaints, county-administered exemptions and later appeal processing.
DuPage Treasurer / Recorder Treasurer handles the tax bill and payment. Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and plats.
York Township includes: Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace and portions of Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale and Westmont.
Current August 2026 status

2026 York Township Assessments Have Not Yet Reached the Normal Publication Stage

York Township says the previous 2025 assessment appeal deadline has passed and its staff is now actively working on the 2026 assessments. Annual assessment changes are normally published in September or October, but the Township says it cannot set the exact publication date in advance.
What you see online now York’s property-search page says its May 1, 2026 dataset shows 2025 assessed values used for taxes payable in 2026.
2026 appeal window Not yet open under the normal annual publication process as of this review.
What happens next After York’s 2026 assessment publication, property owners have exactly 30 days to file with the DuPage County Board of Review.
Do not mistake the current tax bill for the 2026 assessment. The bill you are paying in 2026 is based on the 2025 assessment year.
Use the correct government office

York Assessor vs DuPage Supervisor vs Treasurer vs Recorder

York Township Assessor
  • Initial assessed value
  • Property record card
  • Building data
  • Parcel search
  • Local assessment questions
  • Comparable-property inquiry
  • Residential exemption help
DuPage Supervisor / BOR
  • Equalization
  • Formal assessment appeals
  • Senior Homestead
  • Senior Freeze
  • Veterans exemptions
  • Disability exemptions
DuPage Treasurer
  • Tax bill
  • June / September installments
  • Payment status
  • Online payment
  • Delinquent taxes
  • Tax sale
  • Senior tax deferral
DuPage Recorder
  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Releases
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • Document images
  • Property fraud alerts

Choose Your York Township Property Task

Find a parcel Search York by PIN, street address or city.
Search an owner / billing name Use DuPage County Property Lookup when a billing-name search is more useful than York’s local search.
Review value Compare assessed land, building, total assessment and estimated market value.
Prepare a 2026 appeal Start with York before formal publication and organize recent comparable sales.
Pay 2026 taxes Use DuPage Treasurer; the remaining regular 2025-tax installment is due September 1, 2026.
Trace legal ownership Use DuPage Recorder’s official document search rather than relying solely on an assessor owner field.

Jump to Your York Township Property Question

York’s most useful identifier

How to Read a York Township PIN

Every parcel in York Township begins with the township prefix 06. York’s own inquiry system uses the format:

Standard format 06-##-###-###
Dashes York says its inquiry system can accept the PIN with or without dashes.
Why save it? It is the strongest cross-reference for Township records, DuPage tax records, maps and Recorder searches.
Condo / multi-parcel warning: one street address can correspond to multiple assessment parcels. Use the full PIN rather than relying only on the building address.

York Township Property Record Decoder

Field What it means What to verify
PIN Property Index Number. York parcels begin with 06.
Land AV Assessed value attributed to land. Lot size, land class and location.
Building AV Assessed value attributed to taxable improvements. Style, square footage, age, condition and additions.
Total AV Land AV + Building AV before applicable later adjustments. Approximately one-third of market value before equalization differences.
Estimated Market Assessment-based estimate of full value. Compare with recent sales and actual property facts.
Equalization County/state adjustment used to achieve statutory assessment levels. Current published factor and resulting EAV.
Exemption Reduction to equalized assessed value for a qualifying owner/property. Residential, senior, freeze, disability or veteran credit.
Tax District Local governments whose levies apply to the parcel. School, village, park, library, township, county and special districts.
Illinois one-third assessment system

How York Township Market Value Becomes a DuPage Tax Bill

1. Fair Market Value Assessor estimates the full market value of the property.
2. One-Third Assessment Illinois requires York property to be assessed at about 33.33% of market value.
3. Equalization DuPage/Illinois adjustments can modify assessment to achieve uniformity.
4. EAV Equalized Assessed Value becomes the basis before exemptions.
5. Exemptions Approved homestead and other exemptions reduce taxable EAV.
6. Tax Rate Composite rates from the parcel’s taxing districts produce the tax bill.
Basic workflow: Market Value ÷ 3 ≈ Assessed Value → equalization → exemptions → Net Taxable EAV × composite tax rate = property tax, subject to bill-specific adjustments.
Example market value $450,000
Approximate one-third AV $450,000 ÷ 3 = $150,000
Then Apply equalization, subtract eligible exemptions and multiply net EAV by the parcel’s actual composite tax rate.
Do not multiply market value directly by a tax rate. Illinois property taxation operates through assessed value and equalized assessed value.
Current data-status detail

Why York’s Current Search Mentions a 1.0786 Equalization Factor

York’s current property-record page says the database was updated May 1, 2026 and shows 2025 assessed values used for tax bills payable in 2026, including the DuPage Supervisor of Assessments equalization factor of 1.0786.

Township value York establishes the initial assessment.
Supervisor adjustment Equalization can modify values to maintain the statutory assessment level across the county.
Taxable EAV Exemptions are then applied to the appropriate EAV before tax extension.
Do not automatically use 1.0786 for the future 2026 assessment. The number currently displayed applies to the 2025 assessment values used for bills payable in 2026.
2026 formal appeal is publication-driven

York Township 2026 Assessment Appeal Workflow

AUG 2026 Township working York is preparing the 2026 assessments.
SEP / OCT Expected publication Annual changes are normally published during this period.
DAY 1 Appeal clock starts The publication date controls.
30 DAYS Formal deadline File the DuPage Board of Review complaint within exactly 30 days.
BOR County review The Board considers the formal complaint and evidence.
York’s recommended first step: contact the Township Assessor before filing with the Board of Review. The office says many concerns can be resolved or explained at the Township level.

Reasons York says can support an appeal

Market value Assessment implies a market value higher than the property’s actual fair market value.
Incorrect property facts Lot dimensions, building measurements or other data are wrong.
Unequal assessment Assessment is disproportionately high compared with similar surrounding properties.

Evidence checklist

  • 2026 assessment publication / notice
  • Current York property card
  • Your opinion of market value
  • Professional appraisal if available
  • Comparable sales from the recent three-year period
  • Purchase price / closing evidence if relevant
  • Property-condition photographs
  • Correct square-footage information
  • Construction cost for new building when relevant
  • Equity comparisons with similar properties
Formal filing method: York’s current instructions say Board of Review complaint forms must be printed and mailed. Faxed or emailed complaint forms are not accepted, and the mailing must be postmarked on or before the deadline.
DuPage Board of Review / Appeal Start Page Open the Supervisor of Assessments site, choose “Appeal Process,” confirm York Township’s current publication deadline, download the current complaint forms and follow that year’s filing instructions.
Useful before formal Board of Review filing

York Township’s Assessment Inquiry Tool Requires Real Evidence

The Township’s current inquiry form is more useful than a generic “my taxes are too high” message. It asks for the parcel, current values, your opinion of fair market value and supporting information.

PIN required York validates the 06-##-###-### parcel format.
Three comparables For a comparable-property inquiry, York requires three comparable parcels and their PINs.
Value position The form asks what you believe the property’s fair market value should be.
Comparable entries can include parcel number, address, style, total square footage, sale date, sale price, land value, building value and total value.
Open York Assessment Inquiry Enter the PIN, your contact details, inquiry reason, three comparable PINs when required, your market-value opinion and concise supporting information.
Reduce taxable EAV—not market value

York Township Property Tax Exemptions

General Homestead Up to $8,000 EAV for an eligible owner-occupied principal residence in DuPage County.
Senior Homestead Additional $8,000 EAV for an eligible owner age 65 or older.
Disabled Persons Annual $2,000 EAV reduction for qualifying persons with disabilities.
Home Improvement Up to $25,000 assessed value, equivalent to up to $75,000 market value, for qualifying residential improvements for four years.
York says the General Homestead Exemption is automatically granted in many cases, but new owners should contact the Assessor after moving in so occupancy records can be verified.
Never assume the seller’s exemption belongs to the buyer. Verify the current exemption record after a transfer.
Important 2026 change

2026 York Township Senior Assessment Freeze: $75,000 Income Limit

The 2026 Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze has a higher income limit than 2025.

Age 65 or older and otherwise eligible for the Senior Homestead Exemption.
2026 income limit Total household income of $75,000 or less.
Residency Own and occupy the home as the primary residence for the application year and applicable base-year requirements.
Annual filing The Senior Freeze must be applied for each year.
Documents York recommends bringing: 2025 federal Form 1040, W-2s, Social Security 1099 and other 1099 income forms.
The Senior Freeze does not “freeze the tax bill.” It freezes qualifying EAV subject to the program rules; the tax bill can still change because rates, new improvements and other tax components can change.
Veteran and disability relief

Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption Levels

30%–49% service-connected disability $2,500 reduction in EAV.
50%–69% $5,000 reduction in EAV.
70% or more The first $250,000 of qualifying residential EAV is exempt from taxation.
Current Illinois law also extends eligibility to qualifying World War II veterans under the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, regardless of disability percentage, beginning with the 2024 assessment year.
Important stale-page correction

Senior Real Estate Tax Deferral: Use Current Illinois Income Limits

York’s local exemption page still mentions an older $55,000 income figure for the senior tax-deferral program. Current Illinois Department of Revenue guidance is newer and should control eligibility decisions.

2025 tax year Maximum household income: $75,000. These are the taxes generally payable in 2026.
2026 tax year Maximum household income: $77,000. These taxes will generally be payable in 2027.
Annual filing deadline January 1 through March 1 with the county collector / Treasurer.
The state program functions like a loan against the property. Current Illinois guidance uses 3% simple annual interest for tax year 2023 and later, allows up to $7,500 to be deferred in a year, and caps total deferral including interest/lien fees at 80% of the taxpayer’s equity interest.
March 1, 2026 has passed. Anyone asking about the taxes currently payable in 2026 should contact DuPage Treasurer for status rather than assuming a new 2026 deferral application can still be filed.
2025 taxes payable in 2026

York Township / DuPage Property Tax Due Dates for 2026

APR 29 Bills mailed DuPage mailed 2025 property-tax bills on April 29, 2026.
JUN 1 First installment First regular installment due June 1, 2026.
AUG 12 Current status First installment deadline has passed.
SEP 1 Second installment Next regular payment deadline.
2027 2026 assessments Values now being prepared will generally affect taxes billed the following year.
Illinois bills in arrears. The tax bill being paid in 2026 is labeled tax year 2025. Do not confuse the payable year with the assessment year.
DuPage sends one annual bill containing both installment coupons rather than mailing two separate ordinary bills.
No single York Township property-tax rate

Why Two York Township Homes Can Have Different Total Tax Rates

York Township itself is only one taxing body on a DuPage tax bill. A parcel’s total composite rate depends on the exact taxing districts serving that property.

School districts Usually one of the largest components of the total bill.
Municipality Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oak Brook and other municipal status changes the levy mix.
Parks / Libraries Park district and library district depend on parcel location.
Special districts Fire, sanitary, road, mental-health and other districts can apply.
Do not use a neighbor’s tax rate unless the tax-district list is identical. Even nearby York Township properties can belong to different school, village, park or special districts.
Late tax and tax-sale caution

What to Do With an Unpaid DuPage Property Tax Installment

Use the live balance Do not pay only the amount printed on an old coupon after a deadline has passed.
Check “Taxes Due” The DuPage property system can display current taxes, interest and related amounts.
Check redemption separately If taxes have already been sold, DuPage’s property system includes tax-redemption information and final redemption dates.
A delinquent-tax account can move into Illinois tax-sale and redemption procedures. Use the current Treasurer/County Clerk information for payoff and redemption rather than estimating from a prior bill.
Map search for parcel context

York Township GIS & DuPage Map Search

Find the PIN through York. Save the 06-prefixed parcel number.
Open DuPage Property Lookup. Select Map Search when visual location matters more than name.
Compare neighboring PINs. Useful for equity comparisons and parcels with confusing addresses.
Check municipality and tax districts. GIS/property lookup can help explain why nearby homes have different tax rates.
Use aerial / map context as research. Do not treat tax-map geometry as a surveyed lot line.
Use recorded plats and surveys for boundaries. Recorder documents and licensed survey work control boundary research.
DuPage Recorder Elizabeth Chaplin

How to Search York Township Deeds, Mortgages, Liens & Plats

Legal land records are recorded by the DuPage County Recorder of Deeds, not the York Township Assessor.

Name Search Search last name / first name, bank name, trust number or subdivision/business name.
Property Search Search street number, direction, street, city or Property Index Number.
Document Search Search document number or document groups such as deeds, mortgages, releases, plats, UCCs and liens.
Copy the York Township PIN. The 06-prefixed PIN is an effective link between assessor and recorder research.
Open DuPage Recorder Search. Go to DuPage Recorder Document Search.
Choose name or property criteria. Search the owner / grantor / grantee or use the PIN/address.
Narrow by document type if necessary. Separate conveyances, mortgages, releases, plats and liens.
Open the document record. Verify recording date, document number, parties and property reference.
Use the deed for legal ownership questions. Assessor records are taxation records, not title opinions.
Recorded deed beats assessor owner display for title research. Use qualified title/legal assistance for ownership disputes, estates, easements or lien priority.
Recorder monitoring tool

DuPage Property Fraud Alert

The DuPage Recorder provides a Property Fraud Alert service so owners can monitor recorded-document activity associated with registered names or property information.

A recording alert is a notification tool. It is not title insurance and does not automatically prevent an instrument from being recorded.
Recorder Property Fraud Alert Open the Recorder homepage, select “Property Fraud Alert,” register your monitoring information and keep your contact details current.

York Township Property Research by Situation

Situation Check these records Best next step
Buying a York Township home York property card, DuPage tax bill, exemptions, deed, mortgage/release and map. Match the 06 PIN across every system.
2026 assessment seems high Upcoming 2026 publication, parcel card, recent sales and property facts. Contact York now; file Board of Review complaint within 30 days after publication if unresolved.
New homeowner Recorded deed and General Homestead status. Confirm York has your owner-occupancy record rather than assuming automatic processing occurred.
Age 65+ Senior Homestead and 2026 Senior Freeze. Compare $8,000 Senior Homestead plus potential income-based Freeze eligibility.
Added an improvement New construction value and Home Improvement Exemption. Verify qualifying value received the automatic four-year exemption.
Second 2026 tax installment DuPage Taxes Due / mortgage escrow indicator. Pay by September 1 unless already paid through escrow.
Need legal owner DuPage Recorder deed and later instruments. Do not rely only on York’s assessment owner field.
Boundary question Tax map, deed, plat and professional survey. Use a licensed surveyor for legal boundary placement.
Problem solver

York Township Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem What to do Correct office
PIN rejected York PINs begin with 06 and normally follow 06-##-###-###; try with or without dashes where permitted. York Assessor
Need owner-name lookup Use DuPage Billing Name Search or Recorder party-name search. DuPage Property Lookup / Recorder
Online value says 2025 Correct: current York search is displaying 2025 assessments used on 2026 tax bills. York Assessor
Need 2026 assessment value York is still preparing 2026 values; watch for September/October publication. York Assessor
Need 2026 appeal deadline Wait for the official publication date; the formal filing window is exactly 30 days. York / DuPage BOR
Assessed value looks much lower than sale price Illinois assesses at about one-third of fair market value. York Assessor
Current tax bill says tax year 2025 Illinois bills in arrears; 2025 taxes are being collected in 2026. DuPage Treasurer
Need next tax deadline The second 2025-tax installment is due September 1, 2026. DuPage Treasurer
Senior Freeze income information conflicts Use the current 2026 $75,000 Freeze limit, not a prior-year amount. DuPage Supervisor / York
Senior tax-deferral page says $55,000 That local figure is stale. Current Illinois rules use $75,000 for 2025 tax year and $77,000 for 2026 tax year. DuPage Treasurer
Assessor owner looks outdated Search the DuPage Recorder for the latest recorded deed. Recorder
Map line conflicts with fence Use deed/plat and a licensed surveyor rather than a tax-map screenshot. Recorder / Surveyor

York Township & DuPage County Property Contacts

York Township Assessor Anthony Pacilli, CIAO
1502 S. Meyers Road
Lombard, IL 60148
630-627-3354
Assessor office: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday access via north-side entry after general Township Friday closing.
DuPage Supervisor of Assessments Aaron Croker, CAE, CIAO
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-5858
Equalization, Board of Review support and county-administered exemptions.
DuPage Treasurer Gwen Henry
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-5900
propertytaxadvocate@dupagecounty.gov
Property tax billing and collection.
DuPage Recorder Elizabeth Chaplin
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-5400
recorder@dupagecounty.gov
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and document copies.
Current Township-hours nuance: York changed general Township hours effective May 22, 2026 to Monday–Thursday 8:30–4:30 and Friday 8:30–2:00, but the Assessor’s Office remains open until 4:30 p.m. Friday using the north-side entry.
Official action center

York Township Property Search Final Action Center

Start with York’s parcel record, save the 06 PIN, then move to DuPage County only for the county-level task you actually need.

York Parcel Search PIN, address, city, property card and current assessment data. DuPage Tax & Property Billing name, taxes due, exemptions, appeals, transfers and maps. 2026 Appeal / Exemptions Publication status, Board of Review and county-administered exemptions. Deeds & Liens Recorded ownership, mortgages, releases, plats and lien records.
Title-specific answers

York Township Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. Is York Township a county?

No. York Township is an assessment township within DuPage County, Illinois. The York Township Assessor establishes initial property assessments, while DuPage County handles equalization, formal Board of Review appeals, tax collection and recorded deeds through separate county offices.

2. How do I search York Township property records?

Open the official York Township Assessor Property Record Search page, accept the assessment-data disclaimer and choose Access Parcel Search. York currently advertises searches by parcel number, address or city. Save the full PIN after locating the property.

3. What is the York Township parcel-number format?

Every York Township Property Index Number begins with 06. York’s inquiry system describes the format as 06-##-###-### and can accept the parcel number with or without dashes in its inquiry workflow.

4. Who is the York Township Assessor in 2026?

Anthony Pacilli, CIAO, is the elected York Township Assessor in 2026. The Assessor’s Office is at 1502 S. Meyers Road in Lombard and the direct Assessor phone number is 630-627-3354.

5. Are the values shown online the 2026 York Township assessments?

Not yet as of August 12, 2026. York’s property-search page says its current data was updated May 1, 2026 and shows 2025 assessed values used for tax bills payable in 2026, including the DuPage Supervisor of Assessments equalization factor of 1.0786. York is currently preparing the 2026 assessments.

6. When is the York Township 2026 assessment appeal deadline?

The exact 2026 deadline has not yet been established because York has not reached its normal assessment-publication stage as of August 12. York says assessments are generally published in September or October. Once published, taxpayers have exactly 30 days to file a written complaint with the DuPage County Board of Review.

7. How is York Township property assessed?

Illinois law requires York Township property to be assessed at one-third, or approximately 33.33%, of fair market value. Equalization is then applied as required, eligible exemptions reduce EAV, and the parcel’s composite tax rate is applied to the taxable EAV.

8. What property tax exemptions are available in York Township?

Common programs include the $8,000 General Homestead Exemption, $8,000 Senior Homestead Exemption, 2026 Low-Income Senior Assessment Freeze, $2,000 Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption, Home Improvement Exemption and several veterans exemptions. The 2026 Senior Freeze household-income limit is $75,000.

9. When are York Township property taxes due in 2026?

York Township property taxes are collected by the DuPage County Treasurer. The 2025 tax bills payable in 2026 were mailed April 29, 2026. The first installment was due June 1 and the second installment is due September 1, 2026.

10. Where do I search York Township deeds and liens?

Use the DuPage County Recorder’s official online document search. It supports searches by party name, bank or trust, subdivision/business name, address, Property Index Number, document number and document type groups including deeds, mortgages, releases, plats and liens.

Official Sources & Editorial Verification

York Township Assessor Anthony Pacilli, current office contact, 46,000+ parcels, one-third assessment and 2026 assessment status. York Property Record Search Current May 1, 2026 data status, 2025 values payable in 2026 and 1.0786 equalization factor. Assessment Cycle & Appeals 2026 work status, September/October publication expectation, 30-day Board of Review deadline and appeal evidence. York Exemptions General, senior, Senior Freeze, disability, veterans and Home Improvement Exemption information. Assessment Inquiry York PIN format, property-value questions and required three-comparable workflow. DuPage Supervisor of Assessments Aaron Croker, equalization, Board of Review, exemptions and Township assessment coordination. DuPage Treasurer Gwen Henry, 2025 taxes payable in 2026, April 29 bill mailing and June 1 / September 1 deadlines. DuPage Property Lookup PIN, address, billing-name and map search plus tax, exemptions, appeals and transfer history. DuPage Recorder Search Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, plats, party-name searches, addresses and PINs. Illinois Property Tax Relief Current exemption amounts and 2026 Senior Assessment Freeze income rule. Illinois Senior Tax Deferral Current $75,000/$77,000 income limits, $7,500 annual cap, 3% interest and March 1 deadline.
What was checked for this 2026 update: correct York Township/DuPage jurisdiction; current Assessor Anthony Pacilli; more than 46,000 parcels; office address and Friday-hours exception; York PIN prefix 06 and inquiry format; parcel/address/city search; May 1, 2026 data update; 2025 values payable in 2026; 1.0786 equalization factor; downloadable Township parcel data; one-third assessment rule; current 2026 assessment work status; September/October normal publication timing; exactly 30 days for formal Board of Review filing; comparable-sale inquiry requirements; General and Senior Homestead amounts; 2026 Senior Freeze $75,000 income limit; disability, veteran and Home Improvement exemptions; corrected Senior Deferral income limits; 2025 DuPage bills mailed April 29; June 1 and September 1, 2026 installments; current Treasurer Gwen Henry; current Supervisor Aaron Croker; current Recorder Elizabeth Chaplin; DuPage tax search fields; and current Recorder document-search fields.
Current-year caution: York’s 2026 assessments were not yet published as of August 12, 2026. This article therefore does not invent a 2026 assessed value, equalization factor or Board of Review deadline. Those become actionable after official publication.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with York Township, DuPage County, the York Township Assessor, DuPage Supervisor of Assessments, Board of Review, Treasurer, Recorder or Illinois Department of Revenue.

Assessments, equalization factors, exemptions, income limits, tax rates, appeal deadlines, payment procedures, penalties, officeholders and Illinois law can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible government office before filing an assessment complaint, paying taxes, claiming an exemption or making legal or financial decisions.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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