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
Recent News
Task force to recommend property tax payment plan to prevent homeowner displacement
By the Crusader
Chicago task force formed to help those struggling with property taxes
By the National Mortgage News
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