River Forest Township enhances the health and well-being of residents through the funding and delivery of human and assessor services…providing a sense of caring, connection and community.
Township News and Updates
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Property Tax Exemption Applications Now Available Online
First Time Exemption Applications
Taxpayers applying for the Homeowner, Senior Citizen, Senior Freeze, Veterans or Disabled Homeowner Exemptions for the first time can find these applications on the Cook County Assessor's website.Senior Exemption
If you lived in your home as of January 1, 2025, you may qualify for the homeowner’s exemption. If you turned 66 anytime this year you now may qualify for Senior Exemption.Senior Freeze & Disabled Veteran Renewal Applications
Renewals can easily be applied for online. If you are filing for a Senior Freeze, you will be using your 2024 Federal Tax Return.Please remember… exemptions are only applied to the second installment property tax bill.
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Complimentary Tax Preparation for Seniors - Last Session April 10
Triton College's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is offering Free Tax Assistance for households with older adults earning less than $69,000/year.
River Forest Township, in coordination with Triton Community College, will have appointments at our building in Room 202 on Friday April 10 from 9:30A-12:30P.
Advanced registration with an appointment is required by calling Triton at 708-456-0300 x3895. -
Annual Town Meeting - April 14
Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 6PM at the RFCCA Building (8020 Madison, River Forest - 2nd Floor) for our Town Annual Meeting, an essential meeting where residents can engage with the Township leaders, learn about the Township activities, and participate in discussion on important community initiatives.
This meeting is a valuable opportunity for civic engagement, for community members to voice concerns and ask questions. A representative from each of our programs - Assessor, Seniors & Disability, Mental Health, Youth & Family and Township Administration will summarize what happened this past fiscal year and talk about the plans for the future.
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Serving Our Community
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Assessor Services
We act as a taxpayer advocate for local residents in the Cook County property tax system. Our goal is to ensure taxpayers’ property is fairly and accurately assessed. We are available to help with your property tax inquiries, including exemptions and appeals.
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Senior & Disability Services
We provide a full array of services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, such as meals, transportation, care management, information/referral, as well as various support programs and educational events.
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Youth & Family Services
We contract with local agencies to provide an array of educational, mentoring, recreational, and financial assistance programs to support our youth, in addition to offering our own Youth Engagement Program.
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Mental Health & I/DD Services
We support residents with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, and substance use issues, through our own programs and those of the agencies we fund.
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Resident Assistance Services
We offer a variety of services including general assistance, emergency assistance, access to a notary, medical equipment lending library, voter registration and referrals to non-profits and government entities near River Forest.
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About
Our Board of Trustees meets monthly and you will find our agendas, minutes, and financial documents easy to access on our website.
River Forest Township Calendar
What's happening in River Forest?
Check the River Forest Community Calendar to follow the events which are happening around River Forest.
