Jeri J. Barr Assessor

Phone: 847-546-8880
Fax: 847-546-8884

jbarr@lakecountyil.gov

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

The Grant Township Assessor is responsible for a fair and uniform system of property valuation that will equitably distribute the revenue requirements of our local governments among the township property owners

2010 assessment notices and publication will be taking place toward the end of September or early October. Property owners will receive their new assessed values based on sales in their neighborhood for 2007, 2008 and 2009. We are required by the Illinois Property Tax Code to use the previous three (3) years sales, even though it may not be a true picture of the value of the property today.

When you receive your notice, please look it over carefully for exemptions you are entitled to and verify that the features and square footage of your property are accurate.If you find a mistake, please call our office,

e-mail or stop in as soon as possible.

Due to the expected volume of visitors during the 30 day appeal process, it is recommended that you call and make an appointment to avoid waiting. We will extend our office hours for appointments in the evening and Saturdays during the appeal period to accommodate those who are unable to visit during normal office hours due to their work schedules.

A contention that a Property's Valuation is "too high" or "out of line" must be supported by valid evidence in order to warrant a change in the value.

Appropriate Forms of Evidence:

    1) Best is a "Market Value" SALE of the subject property from 1/2009 thru 9/1/2010.

        (Market Value="arms-length", exposed on the "open market" - listed in MLS or advertised

        properly; willing & knowledgeable buyer and seller; no duress; etc.)

    2) Next Best is a current or recent (1/2009 thru 9/1/2010) Listing of the subject property.

    3) Next Best is a current or recent (1/2009 thru 9/1/2010 - preferably dated as of 1/1/2010) good

         APPRAISAL of the subject property. Usually includes 3 to 6 comparable sales and/or listings

        that have been adjusted for differences from the subject property as well as other data.

    4) Other forms of evidence are recent (1/2009 thru 9/1/2010) "market value" SALES and/or

        listings of properties that are COMPARABLE to the subject property. When selecting

        comparable sale or listing properties, look for similarities in the following items:

                       a) Location

                       b) Building size (above grade living area)

                       c) Story height ( or style of house)

                       d) Condition (physical wear and tear)

                       e) Age ( year built)

                        f) Amenities (i.e. garage, decks, baths, etc.)

  Go to www.lakecountyil.gov/Assessor/Assessmentinformation/PropertyTaxAssessmentInfo/ByPIN.htm

  After typing the 10-digit PIN, click Submit, then go to the bottom and choose

  Select comparable properties by recent sales.

You will be able to develop a grid of your property and comparables to present as  evidence.

AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY TAX BILL.

It is an attempt to prove that the assessed value overstates the property's value, or is higher than the estimated value of similar properties.

Please call or visit our office for assistance with filing for EXEMPTIONS:

Homestead

Senior Homestead

Disabled Homestead

Home Improvement

Returning Veteran

Senior Assessment Freeze

Disabled Veteran

The assessor's office provides information for and represents the township during assessment appeals at the county and state level.

We also provide literature regarding the assessment and tax bill process.

We welcome all Grant Township property owners to visit the office with questions and we will be happy to share information regarding the process of determining your assessment.

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