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MARIA PAPPAS
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118 North Clark Street, Room 212
Chicago, Illinois 60602
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss   (Lawndale News)
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Maria Pappas: How to claim your Cook County property tax refund  (WGN/720 AM)  Audio File
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Merry Christmas! Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending out $30.5 million in automatic refunds  (Press Release)
Thousands of Cook County property owners to receive automatic refunds starting this week  (Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
Cook County homeowners to receive $30.5M in property tax refunds: Here's how to check if you're getting one  (WGN/Channel 9)
Monday, December 18, 2023
Pappas adds more online tools to boost property tax transparency  (Daily Herald)
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Treasurer Pappas posts property tax bills online and gives taxpayers a preview of amounts due March 1  (Press Release)
Cook County property owners can now preview tax bill from previous year online  (Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Treasurer Pappas urges owners to pay late property taxes to avoid upcoming tax sale as 22,884 owe less than $1,000  (Press Release)
Cook County treasurer urges property owners to pay late taxes to avoid annual tax sale list  (Chicago Tribune)
A more tony Preckwinkle? Pappas adds a little wow to wardrobe of County Board president for the holidays  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Sunday, December 3, 2023
New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers  (Suburban Chicagoland)
Friday, December 1, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas puts her flair on the holiday season  (Axios Chicago)
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Treasurer Maria Pappas unveils online tool that shows where property tax dollars go as Dec. 1 tax due date looms  (Press Release)
Cook County property tax bill due Friday, treasurer's website now shows who, why your bill changed  (ABC7 Chicago)
New tool shows why property taxes increased in Cook County  (NBC5 Chicago)
Wonder what all those property taxes pay for? Cook County treasurer offers way to find out  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Monday, November 20, 2023
Visitors invited to see Christmas trees from around the world brighten office of County Treasurer Pappas for 20th year  (Press Release)
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Seniors Earning Less than $65,000 per Year May be Missing a Big Property Tax Break  (Lawndale News)
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital   (Press Release)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Cook County taxpayers could face higher property tax bills starting this week  (NBC5 Chicago)  Video File
Cook County property taxes rise more than $909M for 2022 tax year  (WLS/890 AM)  Audio File
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Four out of five Cook County property owners will pay higher tax bills come Dec. 1  (WBEZ/720 AM)  Audio File
North, Northwest Suburban Cook County Homeowners See Largest Property Tax Increase in 30 Years: Study  (WTTW/Channel 11)  Video File
Monday, October 30, 2023
Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses  (Press Release)
Pappas: Los distritos escolares aumentaron los impuestos sobre la propiedad de las viviendas y empresas del condado de Cook   (Press Release)
Most Cook County property owners will pay more in taxes this year  (Chicago Sun-Times)
North suburban homeowners seeing biggest property tax increase in 30 years, treasurers analysis finds  (Chicago Tribune)
The reason most Cook County property owners will pay more in taxes  (WGN/720 AM)  Audio File
North, NW suburban homeowners hit hardest by new Cook County tax bills  (WGN/Channel 9)  Video File
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Qualifying disabled veterans are fully exempt from paying property taxes  (Suburban Chicagoland)
Friday, October 20, 2023
Treasurer Pappas debuts Latino Houses Matter radio show to help property owners obtain tax refunds  (Press Release)
La tesorera Pappas estrena el programa de radio Los hogares latinos importan para ayudar a los propietarios a obtener reembolsos de impuestos  (Press Release)
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Pappas: Second Installment 2022 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they are mailed  (Press Release)
Second installment 2022 Cook County property tax bills are available online  (WLS/890 AM)  Audio File
Latest Cook County property tax bills available online  (Chicago Tribune)
Second-installment property tax bills in Cook County due Dec. 1  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Months Late, Second Installment of 2022 Cook County Property Tax Bills Arrives  (WTTW/Channel 11)
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Pappas helps phone bank caller receive whopping $11,870 property tax refund  (Suburban Chicagoland)
Friday, September 29, 2023
Maria Pappas on how you can access unclaimed cash  (WGN/720 AM)  Audio File
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Take 1 with Bill Cameron  (WLS/890 AM)  Audio File
Friday, September 15, 2023
Pappas office helps Chicago couple get $2,447 property tax refund   (Journal & Topics)
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Your Property Taxes With Cook County Treasurer Maria   (Village Free Press)
Our Homes Matter phone bank connects homeowners to thousands of unclaimed dollars  (ABC7 Chicago)  Video File
Monday, September 11, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to help taxpayers seek refunds during Sept. 14 phone bank with ABC 7   (Press Release)
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Maria Pappas: How can victims of redlining establish credit?  (WGN/720 AM)  Audio File
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
John Howell's Essential Cuts - Maria Pappas provides insight on new property tax equity legislation  (WLS/890 AM)  Audio File
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas talks historic property tax reform law  (WGN/720 AM)  Audio File
Monday, August 14, 2023
Pritzker Signs Bill Designed to Revamp Property Tax Sale System That Fueled 'Urban Decay'  (WTTW/Channel 11)
Friday, August 11, 2023
Governor signs Pappas historic property tax reform law cutting the interest on late taxes from 18 percent to 9 percent   (Press Release)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Cook County Treasurer releases new guide that explains how Illinois property tax system works, why tax bills are so high and how property owners can save money  (Press Release)
Why are taxes so high? How Cook County property owners can save money  (Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
New Cook County property tax guide explains to residents how their bill is calculated  (WBBM AM/FM)  Audio File
Cook County Treasurer launches property tax guide, explaining rates, exemptions, how to save money  (ABC7 Chicago)  Video File
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Cook County Treasurer's Office to Recycle Flowers and Bouquets from the Worlds Best Floral Artists by Delivering Them to Chicago Police Officers  (Lawndale News)
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Cook County Treasurer's Office to recycle flowers and bouquets from the world's best floral artists by delivering them to Chicago police officers  (Press Release)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts - The City Up for Grabs & a Powerful New Ukrainian Photo Exhibit  (WLS/890 AM)  Audio File
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Treasurer Pappas showcasing photo exhibition depicting life in a Ukrainian city before and after the invasion by Russia  (Press Release)
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Pappas to be joined by Black Men United, Bloom 'N Toss and Candid Candace Jordan for a pre-Father's Day giveaway on Michigan Avenue  (Press Release)
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The bill closing the Illinois property tax loophole may help residents buy abandoned homes  (WGN/Channel 9)  Video File
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Pritzker should sign bill to reform property tax scavenger sales  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Monday, June 5, 2023
Bill could spring more Cook County properties from tax sale maze  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Editorial: The Supreme Court just fired a shot at how Illinois handles delinquent property taxes  (Chicago Tribune)
Friday, June 2, 2023
Tax reforms passed in response to studies from county treasurer's office that showed disparities  (Daily Line)
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Help is on the Way for Struggling Homeowners  (Lawndale News)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Bill Designed to Revamp Property Tax Sale System That Fueled Urban Decay Headed to Governor's Desk  (WTTW/Channel 11)
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Pappas commentary: Property tax reform will bring wealth to minority communities  (Chicago Tribune)
Friday, May 26, 2023
Lawmakers crack down on givebacks in Cook County property tax sale  (The Real Deal)
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Illinois legislature sends bill reforming property tax sale system to Gov. J.B. Pritzker  (Chicago Tribune)
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Help coming for struggling homeowners as Pappas initiative leads to historic reform of Illinois property tax law  (Press Release)
Asian American Heritage Month Celebration at Cook County Treasurer's Office  (Chicago Korea Times)
Monday, May 22, 2023
Maria Pappas Hosted Award Ceremony to Commemorate Asian Heritage Month  (Park Young-Ju's Chicago Today)
Friday, May 19, 2023
County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with business and community leaders  (Press Release)
Monday, May 15, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Celebrates Mother's Day with Flowers and Chocolates  (Chinese of Chicago)
Friday, May 12, 2023
Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom 'N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mother's Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue  (Press Release)
Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mothers Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue  (Suburban Chicagoland)
Friday, April 28, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to honor Polish Flag Day  (Press Release)
Thursday, April 27, 2023
County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders  (Press Release)
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Treasurer Pappas to participate in Cities Summit and share digital knowhow with leaders from the Western Hemisphere  (Press Release)
Treasurer Pappas to participate in Cities Summit and share digital knowhow with leaders from the Western Hemisphere  (Chicago Crusader)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
County Treasurer Maria Pappas showcasing artwork from Korean artists from Illinois and New York through May 10  (Press Release)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Booming gains in government pension funds likely short-lived; Airports boost economy without burdening property taxpayers, report finds  (Press Release)
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Cook County's First Property Tax Installment Deadline   (Telemundo WSNS/Channel 44)  Video File
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Cook County Property Taxes due April 3  (Chicago Crusader)
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Pappas: Cook County property taxes due April 3  (Press Release)
First installment of Cook County property taxes due April 3   (Fox WFLD/Channel 32)  Video File
Property taxes due April 3   (Beverly Review)
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Chinese video online teaches you how to get back Cook County overpaid property taxes   (World Journal)
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presents Chinese language informational video  (Press Release)
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Cook County property taxes are due April 3. Here's what to know  (Chicago Tribune)
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Treasurer Pappas honors Black clergy for their leadership  (Chicago Crusader)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Pappas sends tax date reminder  (Beverly Review)
Monday, February 27, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Black History Month by recognizing influential religious and business leaders  (Press Release)
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Reminder: First Installment Cook County property taxes are due April 3  (Press Release)
First Installment of 2022 Cook County Property Tax Bills Arrives  (WTTW/Channel 11)  Video File
Friday, February 17, 2023
New Legislation Aims to Curb Controversial Cook County Tax Sale  (WTTW/Channel 11)  Video File
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Cook County's delinquent property tax system target of proposed legislation  (Chicago Tribune)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Treasurer Maria Pappas Launches Newsletter  (Press Release)
Treasurer's research team uncovers how low tax collection rates affect services in south suburbs  (Daily Southtown/Chicago Tribune)
Monday, February 6, 2023
Taxpayers have an extra month to pay First Installment of Tax Bills  (Suburban Chicagoland)
Friday, January 27, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Pappas welcomes Chicago's 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen  (Press Release)
Thursday, January 19, 2023
If you're a homeowner in Cook County, you may get a property tax refund  (WGN AM)  Audio File
Many Suburban Homeowners Will Soon Receive a Refund. See If You're Eligible  (NBC5 Chicago)  Video File
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Sending More than $47M in Automatic Refunds to Homeowners   (Lawndale News)
Cook County Treasurers' Office issuing refunds for overpaid property taxes  (CBS2 Chicago)  Video File
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners  (Suburban Chicagoland)
$47M In Property Tax Refunds Available To Cook County Homeowners  (Patch)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending more than $47 million in automatic refunds to homeowners  (Press Release)
Cook County homeowners to get $47 million in property tax refunds  (Daily Herald)
Cook County homeowners to get $47 million in property tax refunds  (ABC7 Chicago)  Video File
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending more than $47 million in automatic refunds to homeowners   (Chicago Crusader)
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sending more than $47 million in automatic refunds to homeowners  (Chicago Defender)
Cook County Treasurer to refund $47 million in property taxes  (WGN/Channel 9)  Video File
Cook County homeowners to get $47 million in property tax refunds  (Chicago Sun-Times)
Saturday, January 14, 2023
First installment of property taxes due date pushed back to April 3  (The Reporter)
Thursday, January 5, 2023
First installment of Cook County property taxes due date moved to April  (CBS2 Chicago)  Video File
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3  (Press Release)
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Cook County Treasurer Pappas celebrates the New Year with Greek tradition of cutting the Vasilopita  (Press Release)
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Understanding Your Tax Bill
Get a Copy of Your Tax Bill
About Your Property Index Number (PIN)
Update Your Name or Mailing Address
Monitoring Your Mortgage
Taxing Districts' Financial Statements and Disclosures
Receive Your Tax Bill By Email
Sign In to Your Electronic Billing Account
20-Year Tax Bill History
View Taxing District Debt Attributed to Your Property
Tax and Scavenger Sales
General Information
Search to See If Your Property Has Sold Taxes
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Update Your Name or Mailing Address
Duplicate or Overpayment Refund
Property Tax Appeal Board Decisions
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Third Party Notification Request
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The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program
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