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Des Plaines 60016 property tax appeal 2026

43% of homes here may be assessed higher than similar homes nearby.

Deadline

  • Wheeling Township: file with the Cook County Assessor by October 22, 2026.(today is the last day) Wheeling filing guide

What the public records show

Homes checked
394
May be assessed too high
171 (43%)
Median estimated saving
$553 a year

Data as of October 20, 2026. Source: Cook County Assessor open data (2026 assessed values, property characteristics and recorded sales), checked by Morganwell. Estimates from public records, not an appraisal and not a promise; the county decides every appeal. How the check works

Streets in 60016

Questions

When is the property tax appeal deadline for Des Plaines 60016 in 2026?
ZIP 60016 is in Wheeling Township. Wheeling Township: file with the Cook County Assessor by October 22, 2026.
How many homes in 60016 are assessed too high?
Of 394 homes we checked, 171 (43%) come up assessed higher than similar homes nearby or above what similar homes sold for. The median estimated saving among them is about $553 a year.
Do I need a lawyer to appeal?
No. Filing with the Cook County Assessor and the Board of Review is free and homeowners can file for themselves.

Morganwell is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. You file your own appeal. No outcome is guaranteed.