DuPage County
DuPage County, Illinois
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Tel: 630-407-6500
Fax: 630-407-5860
County Website: DuPage county
Assessor Website: DuPage county assessor
DuPage County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Property owners have an annual opportunity to appeal their assessments to the DuPage County Board of Review.
- The period during which an appeal may be filed ends thirty days after the publication of the township assessment roll.
- Property owners who question their assessments are encouraged to first call or visit the Township Assessors office to review the information in their property files.
- If the property owner still believes that his/her property is over assessed, he/she may file an assessment appeal.
- A property owner must provide evidence to support his/her assessment appeal. This evidence should include three (or more) comparable properties preferably within the same neighborhood.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Board of Review, with respect to the health and safety of all parties involved in appeals, has decided not to hold hearings in person.
- Written decisions of the Board of Review will be mailed upon the completion of all hearings of the county. This typically occurs the following March.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in DuPage county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the DuPage county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the DuPage county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. DuPage county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your DuPage county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your DuPage county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your DuPage county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact DuPage county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your DuPage county Illinois tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About DuPage County
Homes in DuPage county have a median home value of $315,718.
DuPage county home values are ranked 1 out of 102 counties in the state of Illinois for median home price. The average median home value in Illinois is $106,936. Pulaski county has the lowest median price at $60,260. DuPage county has the highest median price at $315,718.
Compared to the rest of the United States, DuPage county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~142%.
The median household income in DuPage county is $94,930.
Compared to the state of Illinois and the United States, DuPage county's median household income is higher than the state of Illinois's average median household income of $58,076 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
DuPage county's population has grown from 781,689 in 1990 to 932,877 in 2020, an increase of 19% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Illinois's population has grown from 11,430,602 in 1990 to 12,812,508 in 2020, an increase of 12% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
DuPage county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Illinois and less than the population change for United States.
DuPage County Illinois Cities
Addison, Aurora, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Eola, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Medinah, Naperville, Oak Brook, Roselle, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge
DuPage County Illinois Zipcodes
60101 / 60103 / 60106 / 60108 / 60126 / 60137 / 60139 / 60143 / 60148 / 60157 / 60172 / 60181 / 60184 / 60185 / 60187 / 60188 / 60190 / 60191 / 60504 / 60514 / 60515 / 60516 / 60517 / 60519 / 60521 / 60532 / 60540 / 60555 / 60559 / 60561 / 60563 / 60565 /
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