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

  • Video Instructions for Filing Online

    On May 5th, the Cook County Assessor’s Office hosted a virtual Community Outreach session for River Forest residents. During the presentation, staff reviewed River Forest Township’s 2026 Triennial Reassessment and demonstrated how to file an online appeal.

    To watch the step‑by‑step walkthrough, skip to the 15:30 mark in the video. A Cook County Assessor staff member guides you through the entire online filing process, including where to begin, how to upload documents, and how to submit your appeal.

    To use the comparable properties we sent you, upload them individually in the Comparables Select tab by selecting exclude for all in the drop-down attributes menus. Then type the PINs under custom/additional search criteria. Click on the find comparables blue button. The comparable will show up under search results. Click on it to make it turn blue. Then click on add selected parcels to add it. Repeat for all comparable PINs.

    River Forest Township Virtual Outreach

  • River Forest Township is Open for Assessment Appeals

    We are open for appeals with The Cook County Assessor until June 2nd.

    You can find a 2026 River Forest Township Reassessment Summation from The Cook County Assessor here.

    You may request a 2026 Cook County Assessor Triennial Reassessment Appeal Packet from the River Forest Township Assessor below.

    Appeal Packet Request

  • Property 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.

    You can easily file online at the Cook County Assessor's website.

    Exemption Assistance

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