Cook County launched its Homeowner Relief Fund on Monday, a $15 million program to financially support households that have seen a significant increase in property tax bills in recent years. The ...

The Cook County, Ill., Bureau of Economic Development is using a new tech platform to administer one-time $1,000 grants to residents who are facing steep property tax increases. The Cook County ...

Cook County is expanding eligibility requirements and extending the application deadline for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund. The $15 million program will assist homeowners who have experienced ...

The county treasurer recently released a report that found Cook County property taxes are too high. According to the treasurer, from 1995 through 2024 property taxes increased by $6.8 billion or 182% ...

Cook County approved a 2026 property tax levy of $13,780,089 on December 16, marking a 7.57% increase over the previous year. The approved levy is $969,788 higher than in 2025. Total budgeted expenses ...