When is the property tax appeal deadline for Chicago 60636 in 2026?

ZIP 60636 is in Lake Township. Lake Township: file with the Cook County Assessor by October 29, 2026.

How many homes in 60636 are assessed too high?

Of 9,070 homes we checked, 2,930 (32%) come up assessed higher than similar homes nearby or above what similar homes sold for. The median estimated saving among them is about $239 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.

Chicago 60636 property tax appeal 2026

Includes West Englewood, Gage Park

32% of homes here may be assessed higher than similar homes nearby.

Deadline

Lake Township: file with the Cook County Assessor by October 29, 2026.(7 days left) Lake filing guide

What the public records show

Homes checked: 9,070
May be assessed too high: 2,930 (32%)
Median estimated saving: $239 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 60636

Questions

When is the property tax appeal deadline for Chicago 60636 in 2026?: ZIP 60636 is in Lake Township. Lake Township: file with the Cook County Assessor by October 29, 2026.
How many homes in 60636 are assessed too high?: Of 9,070 homes we checked, 2,930 (32%) come up assessed higher than similar homes nearby or above what similar homes sold for. The median estimated saving among them is about $239 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.