The Board of Review

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The Board of Review Members Bill Harpole Chairman Dick James Member Kent Aumann Member Rose Gonzalez Secretary The Board of Review The function of the Board of Review is to review written complaints filed due to the opinion of the taxpayer that the assessed value of a property is incorrect.The tax dollar is not a valid complaint for the Board of Review. They do not control the dollar amount due. The Board of Review only determines the assessed value of the property. The Board of Review also: -- Defends decisions to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board -- Acts on exemptions -- May apply equalization factors The three members of the Board of Review are appointed by the County Board. Filing a complaint with the Board of Review: You should first contact your township assessor. He or she has the first opportunity to make an assessment change. You may reach an agreeable value with the assessor. If not, you should file an assessment complaint with the Board of Review. Assessments must be filed within 30 days of publication of the assessment list in the newspaper. The complaint forms are found in the Board of Review Office. Once a complaint is filed the Board of Review will inspect the property and make a decision on the assessment. A notice will be mailed to the appellant. If you have questions or do not agree, a hearing will be set. If you are dissatisfied with the Board's ruling you may appeal to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.