River Forest Township 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

  • 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.

    Cook County Treasurer

  • 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.

    River Forest Application Assistance

Overview of Services

The 2023 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