Property tax payment plan task force

Our Mission

Create a monthly payment plan option for Cook County homeowners who fall delinquent on property taxes, allowing them to stay in their homes while they repay their debt

Prevent Homeowner Displacement

The loss of owner-occupied homes as the result of the tax sale results in a loss of home equity for impacted households and negatively impacts their ability to build generational wealth.

The creation of a well designed payment plan program for owner-occupants to repay delinquent property taxes has the potential to help homeowners who cannot afford their property taxes avoid the tax sale and possible loss of their home, while also making sure that property taxes are collected for the benefit of local taxing districts, contributing to a more equitable and effective property tax system.”

September

October

Timeline

Recommendations for general assembly 2024

Task Force Members

Members include local taxing districts, county officials and administrators, taxpayer representatives, and housing advocates

Co Chairs: Representative Debbie Meyers Martin and Senator Robert Peters

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Housing Action Illinois

Cook County Treasurer Office

Cook County Clerk

Cook County Office of the President

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Village of Hazel Crest

City of Harvey

Village of Richton Park

Thornton Township

Rich Township

Evanston Township High School

The Rebirth of Greater Roseland

The Block Movement

The Chicago Community Trust

South Suburban Mayors and Management Association

Property tax payment plan task force

Our Mission

Housing Policy Task Force