A lot of clients have been reaching out about how to handle the Cook County, Illinois property tax bills that began arriving in mailboxes a few weeks ago — so I just wanted to issue a reminder: although the second installment is technically due August 3, property owners can take until October 1 to pay without any interest charge.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas suggested that property owners should go ahead start making partial payments now — to avoid one big payment on October 1. Any balance due after that date will be charged 1.5 percent per month, as required by state law.
To download a copy of your tax bill or to make a payment, visit www.cookcountytreasurer.com. There is no fee if you pay from your bank account:
- Select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free”
- Search by property address or enter your Property Index Number (PIN) and click “Continue.
You also can download a copy of your bill, check and update key information about your property, such as mailing address or property tax exemptions, and more.
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