MARIA PAPPAS
COOK COUNTY TREASURER
MARIA PAPPAS
COOK COUNTY TREASURER
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Michael Puccinelli
Director of Media & Public Relations • Communications
312.603.3211
mpuccinelli@cookcountytreasurer.com
Erika Maldonado
Hispanic Liaison
312.603.5057
emaldonado@cookcountytreasurer.com
Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
118 North Clark Street, Room 212
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.603.6202
news@cookcountytreasurer.com
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First Responder's Surviving Spouse Tax Abatement
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How the Illinois Property Tax System Works
Cómo Funciona el Sistema de Impuestos a la Propiedad en Illinois
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
Tax and Scavenger Sales
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Search to See If Your Property Has Sold Taxes
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Friday, May 16, 2025
The $2 Billion Wealth Transfer: How Cook County's Property Tax Appeals System Rewards Businesses at the Expense of Homeowners
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
La transferencia de riqueza de $2,000 millones: Como el sistema de apelaciones de impuestos a la propiedad del Condado Cook beneficia a las empresas a costa de los propietarios de vivienda
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Maria Pappas hints at mayoral run
(WGN/720 AM)
Monday, May 5, 2025
The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County's property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners
(Press Release)
La transferencia de riqueza de $2 mil millones: Como el sistema de apelaciones del impuesto a la propiedad en el Condado Cook beneficia a las empresas a costa de los propietarios de viviendas
(Press Release)
Nearly $2B Cook Co. property tax burden shifted from businesses to homeowners, Maria Pappas says
(CBS2 Chicago)
Cook County treasurer study shows shift in property tax burden
(ABC7 Chicago)
Cook County Treasurer: Property Tax Burden Shifting To Homeowners
(WGN/Channel 9)
A broken property tax appeals system | Paris on Politics
(Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on new property tax study
(CBS2 Chicago)
Commercial property tax appeals cost Cook County homeowners $2B
(Real Deal)
Appeals system raised property tax bills for Cook County homeowners, report says
(Chicago Tribune)
'Broken system' of property tax appeals put extra $2 billion on Cook County homeowners, treasurer says
(Chicago Sun-Times)
How the Cook County property tax burden shifted to homeowners
(Axios Chicago)
Treasurer's office study finds business appeals shift tax bill burden by almost $2B to homeowners
(Daily Line)
Pandemic-era appeals shifted $1.9 billion in property taxes to homeowners: study
(Crain's Chicago Business)
Chicago's county sees $2 billion property tax burden shift to homeowners
(Homes.com)
Friday, May 2, 2025
When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Cuando se trata de votar en referendos de impuestos a la propiedad, unos pocos deciden por la mayoria
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Friday, April 25, 2025
La Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas, y Univision Chicago lanzan el banco telefonico 'Las Casas Latinas Importan' el 29 de abril para ayudar a propietarios hispanos en su idioma a obtener posibles reembolsos
(Press Release)
Friday, April 18, 2025
You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Podria tener dinero a su favor por haber pagado de mas en impuestos a la propiedad hasta hace 20 anos
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Maria Pappas: Senior citizens homes are in Cook County tax sale. Heres what I am doing about it.
(Chicago Tribune)
Friday, April 4, 2025
Why We Pay Property Taxes In Arrears?
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Por que pagamos los impuestos a la propiedad en mora
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Study reveals racial and income disparities in referendum turnout in Cook County
(Chicago Crusader)
Friday, March 28, 2025
Pappas Urges Citizens to Vote on April 1 as Study Reveals Racial and Income Disparities in Referendum Turnout
(Suburban Chicagoland)
Thursday, March 27, 2025
New study reveals racial and income disparities in Cook County referendum turnout
(Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
Maria Pappas: Get out and vote!
(WGN/720 AM)
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Pappas Urges Citizens to Vote on April 1 as Study Reveals Racial and Income Disparities in Referendum Turnout
(Press Release)
Pappas insta a ciudadanos a votar el 1 de abril, mientras un estudio revela desigualdades raciales y de ingresos en la participacion en los referendums
(Press Release)
Cook County Treasurers Office conducts study of 2024 votes
(CBS2 Chicago)
Study shows whether areas in Cook County vote at higher rates on property tax referendums
(ABC7 Chicago)
How wealth and race shape who decides property tax referendums
(Axios Chicago)
Race, wealth disparities underlie turnout for ballot questions hitting voters' wallets
(Chicago Sun-Times)
Wealthy white homeowners vote more on property tax hike proposals in Cook County, study finds
(Chicago Tribune)
Comunidades con mayores ingresos participaron mas en elecciones
(Telemundo WSNS/Channel 44)
Cook County Treasurer's Office unveils unique analysis on tax hike voting trends
(Fox WFLD/Channel 32)
New Study Reveals Racial and Income Disparities in Property Tax Referendum Turnout
(WGN/Channel 9)
Friday, March 21, 2025
Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Un cambio en la ley permite que las exenciones fiscales se renueven automaticamente para propietarios de viviendas con discapacidades
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Friday, March 7, 2025
Property Tax Exemptions: How Homeowners and Seniors Can Save on Taxes
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad: como propietarios de viviendas y personas mayores pueden ahorrar en impuestos
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Friday, February 28, 2025
Pappas urges property owners to pay First Installment tax bills by Tuesday, March 4 due date
(Press Release)
Pappas insta a los propietarios a pagar las facturas de la primera cuota de impuestos antes de la fecha limite el martes 4 de marzo
(Press Release)
Friday, February 21, 2025
Treasurer's website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
El sitio web de la Tesoreria ofrece una manera facil de actualizar la informacion del nombre y la direccion de la factura del impuesto a la propiedad
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Friday, February 7, 2025
Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Pagar su factura de impuestos en linea es facil y seguro, pero tambien puede pagar por correo o en persona
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Homeowner tips with Maria Pappas
(WGN/720 AM)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Pappas mails first installment property tax bills to 1.8 million owners. More than 12,000 have already paid $64 million online.
(Press Release)
La tesorera Pappas envia facturas de la primera cuota de impuestos a la propiedad a 1.8 millones de propietarios. Mas de 12 mil ya han pagado $64 millones en linea.
(Press Release)
Monday, January 27, 2025
Cook County Treasurer Pappas celebrates the New Year with Greek tradition of cutting the Vasilopita
(Press Release)
La Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas, celebra el Ano Nuevo con la tradicion griega de cortar la Vasilopita
(Press Release)
Friday, January 24, 2025
Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Consejos sobre Impuestos a la Propiedad: 10 Consejos Imprescindibles para Propietarios de Viviendas
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Friday, January 10, 2025
Don't Lose Your Property! What to Do if Your Taxes Were Sold at the Cook County 2022 Annual Tax Sale
(Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas)
Se vendieron mis impuestos en la Venta Anual de Impuestos Que hago ahora?
(Columna: Sus Impuestos a la Propiedad con la Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas)
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program
(Press Release)
La Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas, pide tomar ventaja del Programa de Aplazamiento de Impuestos para Personas Mayores
(Press Release)