The Thornton Township Assessors office will be closed today December 21st and will reopen on January 3rd!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
On behalf of Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, the Board of Trustees and myself, Cassandra W. Elston, we pray that you and your family members are all well.
Notices were mailed from the Cook County Assessors Office last year regarding the 2020 Reassessment which will affect your 2nd Installment Property Tax Bill payable in 2021. This notice provided you with information, such as, property characteristics, past and proposed assessed value on your property and noted the deadline date for the filing of an appeal. Keep in mind that the Cook County Assessor’s Office is now accepting appeals for Thornton Township with a DEADLINE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2021. You can file your appeal online: www.cookcountyassessor.com, by visiting your Thornton Township Assessor’s Office, 333 162nd Street, South Holland, Il, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. (no appointment is required at this present time), or by attending one of our Property Tax Forums listed below. We are also conducting a pre-filing of appeals with the Board of review, or you may file online: www.cookcountyboardofreview.com , with our office or one of the listed locations. Deadline for the Board of Review has not been determined as of this date.
The Cook County Treasurers Office has calculated and mailed the 2020 – 2nd Installment Property Tax Bills with a payment DUE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2021. Tax bills are also online for viewing and downloading: www.cookcountytreasurer.com.
Please know that we at your Thornton Township Assessor’s Office are striving to continue to take all precautions to keep you and our staff safe and healthy while meeting your needs during this time. We have scheduled the following Property Tax Forums to provide you with information on the abovementioned, qualifying tax saving exemptions, the filing of an appeal and more.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
Park Elementary School
14200 South Wentworth, Riverdale, Ill
***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED
TOPIC: PROPERTY AFTER DEATH
LAWRENCE L. JACKSON, MAYOR, VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
Thornton Fractional North High School
755 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City, IL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M.
The Pentecostal Church
16423 Lathrop Avenue, Harvey, Il
ALD. SHIRLEY DREWENSKI, 1ST WARD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M.
Thornton Village Hall
115 East Margaret, Thornton, Il
ROBERT R. KOLOSH, VILLAGE PRESIDENT, VILLAGE OF THORNTON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
Thornton Village Hall
115 East Margaret, Thornton, Il
ROBERT R. KOLOSH, VILLAGE PRESIDENT, VILLAGE OF THORNTON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
Dixmoor Village Hall
170 West 145th Street, Dixmoor, Il
FITZGERALD K. ROBERTS, VILLAGE PRESIDENT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
Thornton Township Hall (LL)
333 162nd Street, South Holland, Il
***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED
TOPIC: PROPERTY AFTER DEATH
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
Calumet City Senior Center
1420 Huntington Drive, Calumet City, Il
***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED
TOPIC: PROPERTY AFTER DEATH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
Hawkins Multi-Purpose Center
650 East Phoenix Center, Phoenix, Il
TERRY WELLS, VILLAGE PRESIDENT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
Abundant Living Christian Center
14540 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, Il
APOSTLE WILLIAM H. FLESHMAN
***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED
TOPIC: PROPERTY AFTER DEATH
COVID GUIDELINES/RESTRICTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED. FACE MASK AND TEMPERATURE CHECK IS REQUIRED AT ALL MEETINGS. FACE MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THORNTON TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS’ OFFICE
(708) 596-6040 EXT. 3139 OR 3175
I would like to start off by thanking Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township mayors, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, Commissioner Larry R. Rogers, Jr., Board of Review, other elected officials, and taxpayers for their involvement in our 2020 Triennial Reassessment Workshops. It has been my honor to serve as your township Assessor and it is my privilege to partner with other elected officials and governmental agencies in an effort to educate and assist Thornton Township taxpayers.
I want to provide you with important information as we navigate towards the 2020 exemption process. All exemptions from the Cook County Assessor’s Office for the 2020 tax year will be automatically renewed for (1) one year only. However, should you receive an exemption form by mail from the Cook County Assessor’s Office or if you are a new homeowner, please do not hesitate to contact us. And by the way, Welcome to Thornton Township, “People Working with People”.
If you filed for an adjusted tax bill/certificate of error in 2020 because your exemption or exemptions did not reflect on your 2nd installment property tax bill, you should contact us at (708) 596-6040 ext. 3175 so that we can assist you in reapplying for any qualifying exemptions. Please have your property index number available when making your inquiry, if possible.
Also, your Thornton Township Assessor’s Office is available to assist you on an appointment basis, in an effort, to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. It is imperative that we always exercise all safety protocol with our taxpayers and the staff. Please contact us at (708)596-6040 ext. 3140 to schedule an appointment. For all other inquiries (708) 596-6040 ext. 3175. Please understand that upon entering the Township building that you are required to wear a face mask. If you do not have a face mask, one will be provided to you. You will also be presented with Covid 19 questions to answer and be asked to participate in taking a forehead temperature. The township is taking these precautions so that we can continue to serve our residents and keep everyone safe.
As usual, be Blessed – stay safe, remember to wear your face mask, wash your hands frequently and practice social distancing.
Cassandra Ward Elston
Thornton Township Assessor and Staff