Assessor Services
River Forest Township Assessor Services can answer many questions about real estate and property tax bills. Property values are determined by the Cook County Assessor’s Office.
Our part-time office is open. We are here to assist you. You may call our office at 708-366-2787. Please leave your name, address, phone number, and concern or email us at: assessor@riverforesttownship.org.
Walk in appointments are not available at this time.
Assessor News and Updates
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Second Installment Tax Bills to be Issued
Second Installment Bills should be mailed on November 14th and will be due by December 15th, 2025.
Looking for your paper tax bill?
Paper bills should be mailed Friday, November 14th, 2025.Look for your second installment tax bill later next week. The due date for second installment tax bills is Monday, December 15th, 2025.
Look for bills on-line after Friday, November 14th
When the on-line bills become available, you may view, print, and pay your 2024 Second Installment Property Tax Bill by following the link below. -
File for Missing Exemptions
Certificates of Error for Exemption applications are available online.
The River Forest Township Assessor's Office is available to help with your Certificate of Error.
Or you may file your Certificate of Error for Exemptions directly with the Cook County Assessor using the link below.
Cook County Assessor Certificates of Error Link
Due to a Countywide technology upgrade, processing of Certificates of Error applications are temporarily on hold. This means that no applications or refunds will be issued at this time. Applications can still be filed, but they will be processed at a later date in the order they were received. When your application is processed, you will receive an email notification with the result.
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River Forest Township has been Reopened for Appeals with Cook County Board of Review until December 12th, 2025
If you have already submitted an appeal in July or August of this year with the Cook County Board of Review, you do not need to do anything.
Your appeal has already been submitted (You cannot submit twice). They will make their decisions in the coming months.
If you cannot remember if you have filed with the Board of Review, use this link to see if you have already filed.
If you know or have checked that you have not filed an appeal with the Board of Review in 2025 and would like an appeal packet, please follow this link to receive an appeal packet from the
Overview of Services
The 2024 tax year exemption filing period now requires a Certificate of Error.
We are here to help with any questions or concerns. Call or email us for assistance. (708)366-2787 or assessor@riverforesettownship.org
Tax Year Exemption Applications
Property Tax Cycle
The new year introduces the start of a new property tax cycle. We will continue to have appeal sessions with the Cook County Assessor and the Board of Review. Exemption applications will be processed, tax levies will be determined by taxing bodies and 2024 property tax bills calculated, sent and due all before the end of 2025.
Property Tax Exemptions
To verify which exemptions were received last year, homeowners can visit the Cook County Property Tax Portal at cookcountypropertyinfo.com, enter their PIN and look under the exemption tab.
For first-time applicants, the tax year exemption filing period will begin in the first quarter of the year. Homeowner are encouraged to file online. To learn more about property tax exemptions and eligibility, visit cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.
Early Payment for 2025 First Installment Tax Bill
The Cook County Treasurer may make it available to pay one’s 2025’s first installment tax bill in December. If you choose to make your payment early, follow this link