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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Assessor's Office Main Building (South Entrance) 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228- 5037 • assessor@richtownship.org By Appointment Only Please call (708) 228-5037 to schedule an appointment. About Updates Our Team Property Tax Assistance 1st Installment Due: April 1, 2025 Community Outreach Exemptions Tax Factors Exemptions Homeowner Senior Senior Freeze Persons with Disabilities Returning Veterans Veterans with Disabilities Long-Time Homeowner Home Improvement Homeown er Exem ption Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they own and occupy the property as their principal place of residence. Once this exemption is applied, the Assessor’s Office auto-renews it for you each year. This exemption provides savings by reducing the equalized assessed value of an eligible property. Automatic Renewal: Yes, this exemption automatically renews each year. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Senior Exemption Most senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are 65 years of age or older and own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once this exemption is applied, the Assessor’s Office automatically renews it for you each year. A Senior Exemption provides property tax savings by reducing the equalized assessed value of an eligible property. Automatic Renewal: Yes, this exemption automatically renews each year. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 “Senior Freeze” Exemption Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they meet the requirements for the Senior Exemption and have a total household annual income of $65,000 or less in the calendar year 2020. This exemption provides significant savings by "freezing" the equalized assessed value of an eligible property. Automatic Renewal: This exemption was automatically renewed for the 2021 tax year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Persons with Disabilities Exemption Homeowners eligible for this exemption this year must be disabled or become disabled during the 2021 tax year. This exemption provides property tax savings with an annual reduction in the equalized assessed value of a property. Click the button below to learn more about eligibility and the documents required to apply. Automatic Renewal: This exemption was automatically renewed for the 2021 tax year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Returning Veterans Exemption Provides veterans returning from active duty in armed conflict with a reduction in the equalized assessed value of their property – for each taxable year in which they return. This exemption must be filed annually. Click the button below to learn more about eligibility and the documents required to apply. Automatic Renewal: No, this exemption must be filed annually. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Veterans with Disabilities Exemption Provides veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs with a reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) of their property. The amounts of those EAV deductions depend on the level of disability. Click the button below to learn more about eligibility and the documents required to apply. Automatic Renewal: This exemption was automatically renewed for the 2021 tax year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due Date: The normal filing period opens in the Spring Missing Exemptions: Can be filed for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Long-Time Homeowner Exemption Only 2% of homeowners in Cook County qualify for this exemption. This exemption provides homeowners with an expanded Homeowner Exemption with no maximum exemption amount. In addition to meeting income and residency requirements, applicants must also have a significant assessment increase that exceeds the maximum amounts set by the state legislature. Applications will be mailed directly to potentially eligible homeowners. Automatic Renewal: No, this exemption must be filed annually. Due Date: Applications will be mailed to potentially eligible homeowners in the Spring . Home Improvement Exemption Allows homeowners to add improvements to their home that add to its value (for example, by increasing the building’s square footage, or repairing after structural flood damage) without being taxed on up to $75,000 of the added valu e for up to four years. Automatic Renewal: Yes. This exemption lasts up to four years. Application Due Date: No application is required. Our office automatically applies this exemption to eligible properties. *Please Note: Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) is not the amount of your taxes. The EAV is the taxed value of the property. A reduction in EAV is not the dollar amount of reduction of a tax bill. Each property's tax bill is affected by its EAV and its local tax rate that year. Welcome, Rich Township! The Rich Township Assessor's Office assists residents with tax exemptions, tax bills and issues relating to the assessed valuation of their properties. In addition, the Rich Township Assessor’s Office: Processes Building Permits Maintains up-to-date address records and maps Advises taxpayers on Assessor & Board of Review Appeals/Complaints Acts as Liaison with Property Owners to the Cook County Assessor Delivers exemption renewal forms and Certificate of Error requests to Cook County Assessor’s Office weekly Provides duplicate copies of tax bills Changes Names/Mailing Addresses in database that are downloaded to the Cook County Assessor’s and Cook County Treasurer’s Offices. Assists Seniors in completion of Senior Tax Deferrals Assists residents with applications for refunds The Rich Township Assessor’s Office is unable to assist residents with copies of Deeds or any changes to Deeds. Please contact the Cook County Recorder of Deeds for assistance: (312) 603-5050 or cookcountyrecorderofdeeds.com. We do see by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact our office at (708) 228-5037 if you wish to schedule an appointment with us to apply for your exemptions for the 2023 Property Tax Year. We do not take any walk-in appointments. Sam Brown, CIAO Assessor Direct (708) 22 8- 5025 Assessor@RichTownship.org Assessor's Bio Tax Factors Factors that can Affect Residential Property Tax Bill Your property's assessed value, determined by the Cook County Assessor The "Equalizer," an annual computation determined by the Illinois Dept. of Revenue Tax levies, annually levied by local taxing bodies Exemptions determined by the State Legislature Others who are an Important Part of the Tax Process The Cook County Assessor applies the "Equalizer." The Township Assessor's office also provides a detailed explanation of "How your Property is Valued." The Cook County Treasurer collects Property Taxes throughout Cook County. The Cook County Clerk calculates the Tax rates based on Tax Levies. If you have any questions about tax factors, or if you need help in the areas described above, the Assessor's Office will be glad to assist you. Property Tax Bill Assistance The Tax Year 2024 2nd Installment Property Tax due date has yet to be determined. When the tax amounts are finalized, the Cook County Treasurer will be able to print and mail the bills. For further updates/information, check their website: www.cookcountytreasurer.com . Rich Township is open for Property Tax Appeals. Deadline to file in our office is: December 2nd. Please call: (708) 228-5037. We see by Appointment ONLY. Incorrect/missing tax bill questions I did not receive my tax bill. What do I do? My name and/or mailing address is wrong on my tax bill. How do I get this corrected? How do I get my property location corrected? Calculating a Tax Bill How is my residential tax bill calculated? Which County offices are involved in a property tax bill? Questions about Changes in Your Tax Bill Why has my tax bill increased this year? Why did my exemption savings change this year? My neighbor's home is identical to mine, yet my bill is higher. Why? Missing exemptions on tax bills I did not receive my Exemption on my tax bill. What do I do? Certificates of Error General information on seeking corrections through Certificates of Error I submitted a Certificate of Error application online. What is its status? FAQs: Certificates of Error for Valuations and Exemptions Do I need to send this Certificate of Error Recommended Tax Bill to my mortgage company? Did I save any money? I paid the original tax bill already. How long before I receive a refund? Do I need to fill out an application with the Cook County Treasurer's Office to receive a refund? Assessment and Appeal Questions Can I file an appeal now after I received my tax bill? I have an appeal currently being worked. Should I pay the bill I just received? Do I need a lawyer to file an appeal? How can I compare my home's assessment to comparable homes? My township is open for appeals, but when I click "Submit" on my appeal, there's an error. How can I check the status of my online appeal? PIN and Classification Questions I do not know my Property Index Number (PIN). How can I obtain it? I do not think my PIN is valid. I have two PINs for my property and think I am being charged twice. I would like more information regarding my property's classification. Legal Payments and Legal Descriptions My parcel has not been assigned a PIN yet. How do I pay my tax bill by legal description? Where do I get a copy of the legal description for my property? I need to verify ownership of a piece of property, if it has foreclosed, or if there has been a lien. What office should I call? 1st Installment Tax Bill Was Due: March 1, 2025 Taxpayers should note that first installment tax bills will not reflect homeowner, senior citizen, or other exemptions, nor will they reflect the impact of successful assessment appeals. Exemptions and successful appeals will instead appear on second installment bills, along with the effect of changes in the tax levies of local governments and changes to the tax rate and state equalizer. Total tax bills for the year will be calculated at the time the second installment tax bills are issued. The amount due on the second installment will be the total annual tax bill for each property, less the first installment payment. Second installment tax bills are generally mailed out at the end of June with a due date in early August. Applicable exemptions are NEVER reflected on the 1 st Installment Tax Bill, only the 2nd Installment Tax Bill. The 1st Installment Tax is calculated at 55% of the total tax bill for the previous tax year. Property owners who do not have mortgage companies paying their taxes can make tax payments in person, by mail, or online at the Cook County Treasurer's website; www.cookcountytreasurer.com . Those wishing to pay in person can do so at the Cook County Treasurer's downtown office at 118 N. Clark Street and at any Chase Bank in the Chicago area. If money for property taxes is paid into an escrow account with a taxpayer's mortgage company, the financial institution should receive the tax bill electronically, even if the taxpayer also receives a copy of the bill. Taxpayers with property tax escrows held by their mortgage companies should not pay property taxes on their own, as this may result in a double payment of taxes. But taxpayers with mortgage escrows should check the Cook County Treasurer's website to verify that their mortgage companies have paid the taxes. Community Outreach Interested in having a representative from the Rich Township Assessor's Office participate with your organization or association? We can give a presentation on real estate tax-related topics, exemptions, and answer questions about filing assessment appeals. Email us at Assessor@richtownship.org to schedule a visit. Our Team Paula Farr, CIAO Deputy Assessor Direct (708) 228-5036 Email pfarr@richtownship.org Paula Farr serves as Deputy Assessor and received her CIAO (Certified Illinois Assessing Officer) designation in 2019. Paula assists the Assessor in the day-to-day operations of the Department. Paula has been employed by Rich Township since 2011 and a member of the Rich Township Assessor’s Staff since December 2012. Toni Davis Administrative Assistant Direct (708) 228-5037 Email tdavis@richtownship.org Toni Davis is an Assistant to the Assessor’s Department and joined our Staff in February 2019. Toni handles exemptions, certificates of error and property tax appeals and complaints. Jackie Vazquez Administrative Assistant Direct (708) 228-5037 Email jvazquez@richtownship.org Jackie Vazquez is an Assistant to the Assessor’s Department and has been employed by Rich Township since May 2022 and a member of the Rich Township Assessor’s Staff since May 2023. Jackie handles exemptions, certificates of error, property tax appeals and complaints. Jackie is bilingual and is able to assist our Spanish-speaking residents. Michelle Howard Administrative Clerk Direct (708) 228-5037 Email mhoward@richtownship.org Michelle Howard is a Part-Time Administrative Clerk and has been employed with Rich Township since July 2023. Michelle assists with answering/screening calls, scheduling/keeping track of appointments as well as assisting with property tax appeals. Assesor's Office Updates 2025 Property Tax Appeals The Rich Township Assessor’s Office is open for the 2025 Cook County Assessor Property Tax Appeals until December 4th. We will be scheduling appointments beginning Monday, October 27 through Tuesday, December 2nd, in our office. We cannot take any walk-in appointments. Please leave your name, property address, and phone number. We will return your call within 2 business days. You also have the option of filing online with the Cook County Assessor’s Office www.cookcountyassessor.com until December 4th. Homeowner Property Tax Relief Program The application deadline for Cook County’s new Homeowner Relief Fund, under which some applicants can receive property tax rebates of $1,000, has been extended to October 31. In addition, more people are now eligible for the program, as the tax increase needed to qualify has been reduced from 50% to 30%. The new Eligibility Requirements are: Owners of single-family homes, condominiums or small apartment buildings must have experienced a year-over-year property tax increase of 30% or more in tax year 2021 (paid in 2022), tax year 2022 (paid in 2023), or tax year 2023 (paid in 2024). The combined 2024 income for all members of the applicant’s household cannot exceed the Area Median Income. For a single person, the maximum income is $84,000, and it is $119,900 for a family of four. The property must be the primary residence of the applicant. The Homeowner Relief Fund only has enough money to issue rebates to 13,600 households in Cook County. Since it is expected that there will be more than 13,600 households eligible for the program, a lottery will determine who among the qualifying households will receive the rebate. Taxpayers interested in applying can do so online at https://hrf.cookcountyil.gov/apply . Taxpayers may also call (708) 834-7895. 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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Candyce Herron Trustee Candyce Herron bio coming soon. Direct (708) 748- 6722 ext. 5917 CHerron@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Township Board consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The town board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. Policies established by the town board are generally carried out by the supervisor and clerk in their capacities as administrators. The town board may not establish policies for either the township assessor or the highway commissioner. The township trustees are responsible for certifying tax levies for the township and road district. In the case of the road district, the amount of the levy is to be determined by highway commissioner. The town board of trustees is also responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the town, general assistance, and road and bridge funds. The trustees are also responsible for approving all town expense and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner. The trustees have an obligation to approve all legally incurred bills to the extent that there is an appropriation for the expenditure. Conversely, the trustees have an obligation to reject for payment, all bills, including those for the road district that are not legally incurred debts.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Road District Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228- 5050 • Highway@RichTownship.org Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 8am - 6pm 2nd Saturday: 9am - Noon Welcome, Rich Township! The Road District maintains roads and bridges in the unincorporated residential areas of Rich Township. For assistance in the following services, please contact us at highway@richtownship.org . Road District responsibilities: Driveway culvert replacement Driveway permits Sign maintenance Snow and ice control Weed mowing Shoulder maintenance Pavement maintenance Storm sewer maintenance Emergency tree removal from the roadway All construction affecting district road right of way Dennis White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Direct (708) 748-6722 Ext. 5050 DWhite@RichTownship.org Commissioner's Bio

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Jaquelyn M. "Jackie" Small Trustee Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Small is a non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience in serving communities and citizens throughout the Chicago Southland region and beyond. She is a dynamic innovative leader with a skill set that allows her to cultivate and develop relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a common goal of making an impact in the lives of others. Jacquelyn currently serves as a Trustee in Rich Township; Vice-President of TOCC (Townships of Cook County), Trustee Division; co-chair of the Women’s Advisory Committee for State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin and consultant for Benjamin O. Davis Post No. 311. Jacquelyn has also served as President, Matteson Rotary Club; member of the Board of Directors of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia Cook County; member of the Board of Directors, United Way, South, Southwest; Commissioner on Women’s Issues - Cook County; member of the Commission of Individuals with Disabilities, Joliet, IL; panelist on Illinois Arts Council; Cub Master, Pack 386, Calumet Council; Vice President Country Club Hills Athletic Association; and many other boards and organizations. Jacquelyn can blend goals with sound fundraising practices and integrate marketing strategies to execute and implement those goals. She is a strategic thinker with a commitment to projects and missions designed to enhance the quality of life for others. Direct (708) 748- 6722 Ext 5918 JSmall@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Township Board consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The town board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. Policies established by the town board are generally carried out by the supervisor and clerk in their capacities as administrators. The town board may not establish policies for either the township assessor or the highway commissioner. The township trustees are responsible for certifying tax levies for the township and road district. In the case of the road district, the amount of the levy is to be determined by highway commissioner. The town board of trustees is also responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the town, general assistance, and road and bridge funds. The trustees are also responsible for approving all town expense and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner. The trustees have an obligation to approve all legally incurred bills to the extent that there is an appropriation for the expenditure. Conversely, the trustees have an obligation to reject for payment, all bills, including those for the road district that are not legally incurred debts.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Departments Clerk's Office Administration Calvin Jordan Supervisor Administration Click for more Calvin Jordan Supervisor Clerk's Office Assessor's Office Sam Brown, CIAO Assessor Assessor's Office Click for more Sam Brown, CIAO Assessor Clerk's Office Clerk's Office Arlene M. "Sugar" Al- Amin Clerk Clerk's Office Click for more Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Clerk's Office Emergency Services Homeland Security and Emergency Management Emergency Services Click for more Homeland Security and Emergency Management Clerk's Office Food Pantry Rich Township Food Pantry Food Pantry Click for more Rich Township Pantry Clerk's Office General Assistance Financial Assistance General Assistance Click for more Financial Assistance Clerk's Office Road District Dennis White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Road District Click for more Dennis White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Clerk's Office Senior Services Shirley J. Green Senior Service Center Senior Services Click for more Shirley J. Green Senior Service Center Clerk's Office Transportation Transportation Click for more Clerk's Office Youth Program Youth Empowerment Program Youth Program Click for more Youth Empowerment Program Clerk's Office The Pantry of Rich Township The Pantry of Rich Township, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization The Pantry of Rich Township Click for more The Pantry of Rich Township, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Nicholas P. Bobis Trustee Nicholas P. Bobis has been serving as a Trustee in Rich Township for the past thirteen years and brings a celebrated past as an educator and community servant. Bobis, a resident of Tinley Park, was a teacher and guidance counselor for 38 years in Thornton Township High School District 205 before retiring. A former longtime resident of South Holland, Bobis was President of South Holland Little League, operating under the slogan “Baseball For Everyone”, and he meant everyone. Bobis opened a Little League Challenger division for handicapped and disabled children, including those in wheelchairs and children who were blind. "I made sure that we provided baseball opportunities for handicapped children from many communities" said Bobis. While serving the students at Thornwood High School, Bobis was an extracurricular Speech and Debate Coach for a total of 43 years even beyond his retirement as with several State Championships and National Tournament finalists. He was also the “Voice of Thornwood" serving as the announcer of football and basketball games for thirty years. In 2008, he received an American Teacher Award as part of the Disney Channel’s “Salute to Educators”. As a Trustee Nicholas Bobis is also the President of the Trustees Division of the Township Officials of Cook County. In his community, Bobis has been on the condo board of the Southern Pines Condominium Association for 18 years and has served as the Treasurer and President, positions he currently holds. He has served as a Parish Council member in the Greek Orthodox Church and is currently a member and volunteer at the St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church in Palos Heights. Direct (708) 748- 6722 SAl-Amin@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Township Clerk / FOIA Officer The Township Board consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The town board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. Policies established by the town board are generally carried out by the supervisor and clerk in their capacities as administrators. The town board may not establish policies for either the township assessor or the highway commissioner. The township trustees are responsible for certifying tax levies for the township and road district. In the case of the road district, the amount of the levy is to be determined by highway commissioner. The town board of trustees is also responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the town, general assistance, and road and bridge funds. The trustees are also responsible for approving all town expense and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner. The trustees have an obligation to approve all legally incurred bills to the extent that there is an appropriation for the expenditure. Conversely, the trustees have an obligation to reject for payment, all bills, including those for the road district that are not legally incurred debts.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Elected Officials Rich Township Federal State Cook County MWRD Rich Township Officials Click photo for Bio and Contact Information Calvin Jordan Supervisor Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Sam A. Brown, CIAO Assessor Dennis A. White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Nicholas P. Bobis Trustee Steven R. Burris Trustee Candyce Herron Trustee Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Small Trustee Federal Joseph R. Biden President Kamala Harris Vice President Tammy Duckworth U. S. Senator Richard Durbin U. S. Senator Robin Kelly Congressman 2nd District Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners Kari K. Steele President Kimberly Du Buclet Vice President Marcelino Garcia Chairman of Finance Yumeka Brown Commissioner Cameron Davis Commissioner Daniel Pogorzelski Commissioner Eira Corral Sepulveda Commissioner Patricia Theresa Flynn Commissioner Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Commissioner State of Illinois JB Pritzker Governor Juliana Stratton Lieutenant governor Alexi Giannoulias Secretary of State Kwame Raoul Attorney General Susana Mendoza Comptroller Emanuel "Chris" Welch Speaker of the House Don Harmon Senate President Michael Frerichs Treseaurer Michael Hastings, Jr. State Senator 19th District Tim Ozinga State Representative 37th District Debbie Meyers- Martin State Representative 38th District Patrick Joyce State Senator 40th District Anthony DeLuca State Representative 80th District Cook County Toni Preckwinkle President Karen Yarbrough Clerk Kimberly Foxx States Attorney Timothy C. Evans Chief Judge Thomas Dart Sheriff Iris Martinez Clerk of the Circuit Court Fritz Kaegi Assessor Maria Papas Treasurer Monica Gordon Commissioner 5th District Donna Miller Commissioner 6th District

Scholars across Rich Township are awarded in recognition of their academic achievement, scholastic involvement, public service and dedication to your community. They emblemize the spirit of the Honorable Timothy “Tim” Bradford. Welcome! Submission Previous Scholars Welcome, Rich Township! Greetings Students, Sincerely, Bradford Memorial Scholarship Committee Requirements Application Timothy C. Bradford Rich Township Supervisor 1999-2022 Timothy C. Bradford S cholars 2022 2024 Kamari Taylor Garrett Jaxon Hainey Diamond Lee Lorin Wright Destiny Garner Whitney Hawkins Cahari Thomas Sheyanne Smith Submission Portal Closed.