Cook County Treasurer's Office

Cook County Treasurer's Office Treasurer Maria Pappas. The County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Cook County Treasurer
In Cook County, the County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is responsible for:

Printing and mailing bills based on the data provided by other county and state agencies on assessments, exemptions and tax rates
Collection of $16.1 bi

llion each year in taxes from the owners of more than 1.8 million parcels of property
Distribution of the tax funds to approximately 2,200 local government agencies that have the jurisdiction to collect taxes. The agencies include school districts, villages, cities, townships, park and forest preserve systems, libraries, public health and safety agencies, election authorities, economic-development agencies and bonds to pay for public-works projects
Treasurer Pappas also must maintain an investment policy and strategy to address:

Conformance with federal and state laws and local ordinances
Safety of principal to avoid any risk of loss of public funds
Diversity of type, maturity and institution to help manage the risk and principal
Liquidity of funds to provide sufficient funds to meet obligations as they become due
Returns on investments or yields that provide performance measures with return on investments to be secondary to the role of protecting the safety and liquidity features of the policy
Treasurer Pappas must receive and safely keep the revenues and other public funds of the County and all money and funds authorized by law to be paid to her and disburse the same pursuant to law. Under Illinois law, Treasurer Pappas appoints her deputies, assistants and personnel to assist her in the performance of her duties. Treasurer Pappas must file regular reports with the President of the County Board to summarize the financial status of her office in the format deemed necessary by the County Board. Under state law, Treasurer Pappas' office also maintains special funds, from which the County Board shall authorize payments by voucher between board meetings, to include:

Reasonable amounts needed during the accounting period to pay office expenses, postage, freight, express or similar charges
Funds to pay necessary travel, dues and other expenses for workshops, educational seminars and organizational meetings established for the purpose of providing in-service training
Trust funds for such purposes as may be provided for by law
The Treasurer shall make a monthly accounting to the County Board through the County Clerk of all other special funds maintained by her in the discharge of her duties
In addition, Treasurer Pappas is required by law to:

Prepare delinquency tax lists and send notices to the last known taxpayer(s) of record
Obtain a tax-sale judgment order in court
Conduct an annual sale of tax liens to seek payment of delinquent taxes
Under Illinois law, Treasurer Pappas' office also oversees the process of refunding overpayments of taxes. There are varying statutes of limitation depending upon the type of refund. All refund applications must be submitted on or before the expiration of the specific statute of limitation, which begins on the date the right to the refund arose. These refunds are for overpayments that occur through:

Duplicate payments of the same taxes
Overpayments of the amount due
Reductions in assessments after the original billing as authorized by various tax-assessment agencies or the courts
Reductions in tax rates after the original billings as authorized by the courts

09/05/2024

Si es veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial o cónyuge sobreviviente soltero/a de un veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ¡tenemos buenas noticias! ✨

No tiene que pagar impuestos a la propiedad de su residencia principal en Illinois 🏡

Para conocer más sobre este beneficio, lea la Columna de la Tesorera Pappas:
https://cookcountytreasurer.com/newsarticle.aspx?articleid=1965 🌐

09/05/2024

If you are a veteran of World War II, or an unmarried, surviving spouse of a World War II veteran, we have great news! ✨

You don’t have to pay property taxes for your primary residence in Illinois 🏡

To learn more about this benefit, read Treasurer’s Pappas column:
https://cookcountytreasurer.com/newsarticle.aspx?articleid=1964 🌐

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Ecuador! 🇪🇨Cook County proudly stands in solidarity with the people of Ecuador as you ce...
08/10/2024

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Ecuador! 🇪🇨
Cook County proudly stands in solidarity with the people of Ecuador as you celebrate your vibrant history and cultural heritage. Your spirit of independence is an inspiration to us all! 🎉

El Condado Cook se enorgullece de solidarizarse con el pueblo de Ecuador al celebrar su vibrante historia y su herencia cultural. ¡Su espíritu de independencia es una inspiración para todos nosotros! 🎉

08/05/2024

Ready to save on property taxes? Join the conversation at "Black Houses Matter" Wvon 1690am - the Talk of Chicago
Call us now at 📞(773)591-1690 to get all your questions answered. Don't miss out! 🏡💰

08/02/2024

🌟 This week Treasurer Maria Pappas had a wonderful journey connecting with diverse communities across Cook County!
🇵🇪 She attended the Peruvian Flag raising at Daley Plaza in
🇲🇽 Joined the Latino community at Fiesta del Sol in 🌞
🇪🇬 Shared the Arabic brochures with the Coptic Egyptian Church community 📚
🇮🇹 She also honored military pilots as the Italian Flag was raised at Daley Plaza ✈️
🇨🇭 Treasurer Pappas joined the celebrations for Swiss National Day
🇺🇦 And celebrated the Ukrainian community's resilience and unity 💛 as their flag wave at Daley Plaza 💙
It’s an honor to support and celebrate our vibrant communities while sharing important tax information 💰🏡

On behalf of the Cook County Treasurers Office, we extend our warmest congratulations to the people of Switzerland on yo...
08/01/2024

On behalf of the Cook County Treasurers Office, we extend our warmest congratulations to the people of Switzerland on your National Day! 🇨🇭✨

Switzerland is a global beacon of neutrality, stability, and economic prosperity. Your dedication to diplomacy and humanitarian aid inspires us all 🌍🤝

We cherish the partnership between our nations and look forward to many more years of cooperation 🇺🇸

Happy Swiss National Day! 🎉🥂

08/01/2024

⏰¡Último día para ahorrar en impuestos a la propiedad!
Propietarios: ¡No lo dejen para después!
Hoy es la fecha límite para evitar intereses en su segunda cuota del impuesto a la propiedad de 2023 🏠💵
Revise, descargue, imprima y pague su factura de manera fácil y segura en:
cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐

08/01/2024

⏰ Last Day to Save on Property Taxes!
Property Owners! Don't miss out!
Today's the deadline to avoid interest on your 2023 Second Installment Tax Bill 🏠💵
Review, download, print and pay your bill easily and securely at:
cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐

07/29/2024

¿Tiene problemas para pagar todo su predial en el Condado Cook? 😓
¿Debe más de $100? ¡No está solo!

¡La Oficina de la Tesorería del Condado Cook está aquí para ayudarte! 🙌

¡Presentamos la Calculadora de Planes de Pago! ✨
Esta NUEVA herramienta te permite crear un plan personalizado para ponerte al día con los impuestos atrasados. ¡Nada de estrés, sino una forma clara de ponerse al día! 💪

📹 Mire nuestro video para entender cómo funciona y cómo puede tomar ventaja

👉 Manténgase dentro de su presupuesto, evite la Venta Anual de Impuestos y realice pagos parciales con facilidad

✅ Disponible el 2 de agosto de 2024

Para más detalles, visite cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐

07/29/2024

Struggling to pay in full your Cook County property taxes? 😓
Owe more than $100? You're not alone!

The Cook County Treasurer's Office is here to help! 🙌

Introducing the Payment Plan Calculator! ✨
This NEW tool lets you create a personalized plan to catch up on delinquent taxes. No more stress—just a clear path to getting back on track! 💪

📹 Watch our video to see how it works and how you can take advantage

👉 Stay on budget, avoid the Annual Tax Sale, and make partial payments with ease

✅Available on August 2nd, 2024.

For more details, visit cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐

07/29/2024

¿Listo para ahorrar en impuestos a la propiedad? Únete a la conversación en "Latino Houses Matter" por WRLL1450.com
Llámanos ahora al 📞 (773)591-6777 para obtener respuestas a todas tus preguntas. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🏡💰
www.cookcountytreasurer.com

¡Viva el Perú! 🇵🇪On behalf of the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, we extend our warmest congratulations to all Peruvians...
07/28/2024

¡Viva el Perú! 🇵🇪
On behalf of the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, we extend our warmest congratulations to all Peruvians on your Independence Day! May your day be filled with pride, unity, and prosperity 🎊✨

A nombre de la Oficina de la Tesorería del Condado Cook, extendemos nuestras más cálidas felicitaciones a todos los peruanos en su Día de Independencia. ¡Que su día esté lleno de orgullo, unidad y prosperidad! 🎊✨

07/27/2024

¡La Tesorería del Condado Cook está en Fiesta del Sol! ☀️
Visítanos en el stand de WRLL1450.com, entre el escenario principal y la calle May 🤗
Estamos para ayudarte con tus preguntas sobre impuestos a la propiedad hasta las 3pm 🏡💵

07/25/2024

🌟 This week, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas had an amazing time connecting with residents all over Cook County, sharing good moments and valuable tax information🏡💼

🍦 She had ice cream with the senior citizens of at Lesak Park 👵🏻👴🏾🌳
🎊 Also joined Kostas Zografopoulos at the Disability Parade, spreading awareness and support👨‍🦽‍➡️
🇬🇷 Treasurer Pappas had a wonderful time engaging with the Greek community in at the St. Haralambos Big Greek Festival 🌟
🇵🇱 Celebrated Polish traditions at the Alliance of Polish Clubs Pojawian Circle Annual Picnic in 🎉
🇪🇬 Lastly, she was honored to be a part of the Egypt Heritage Festival at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in . 🙌🏻

¡Marque el calendario! ☀️ ¡Este sábado 27 de julio, la Tesorería del Condado Cook estará en "Fiesta del Sol" en Pilsen! ...
07/24/2024

¡Marque el calendario! ☀️
¡Este sábado 27 de julio, la Tesorería del Condado Cook estará en "Fiesta del Sol" en Pilsen! 🎉
🕙 Desde las 10 am, visítenos en el stand de WRLL-1450AM para:
📋 Información sobre sus impuestos a la propiedad
💸 Revisar exenciones disponibles
🏠 Responder preguntas ¡Y mucho más!
¡No se lo pierda y acompáñenos en Pilsen! 🌟

¡Buenas noticias para propietarios de vivienda! 🏠💵La Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas, enviará $22 millones en re...
07/22/2024

¡Buenas noticias para propietarios de vivienda! 🏠💵
La Tesorera del Condado Cook, Maria Pappas, enviará $22 millones en reembolsos automáticos a más de 10 mil propietarios que pagaron en exceso sus impuestos a la propiedad el año pasado.

🗓️ Distribución de Reembolsos:
5,813 depósito directo a cuenta bancaria
4,286 cheques enviados por correo antes del 9 de agosto
✨ ¡Sin necesidad de papeleo! Si es elegible, recibirá su reembolso automáticamente. Verifique si le corresponde un reembolso visitando cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐

Estos reembolsos benefician a propietarios de vivienda con exenciones fiscales (para Propietario, para personas de la tercera edad, Congelación de predial para personas mayores y para personas con discapacidades) y reducen el total de impuestos adeudados.

Desde 2018, se han reembolsado más de $143 millones a más de 165 mil propietarios sin que tengan que solicitarlo.

¡Manténgase informado y verifique el estado de su reembolso hoy mismo! 📈💰
Más información: https://bit.ly/ReembAut

Exciting News for Property Owners! 🏠💵Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending out $22 million in automatic refunds ...
07/22/2024

Exciting News for Property Owners! 🏠💵
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending out $22 million in automatic refunds to over 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year!

🗓️ Refunds Distribution:
5,813 refunds via direct deposit
4,286 checks mailed by August 9

✨ No paperwork needed! If you’re eligible, you'll receive your refund automatically. Simply check if you’re due a refund by visiting cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐
These refunds benefit homeowners with property tax exemptions (like Homeowner, Senior Citizen, Senior Freeze, and Disabled Persons) and reduce the total taxes due.

Since 2018, over $143.2 million has been refunded to more than 165,000 property owners without them having to apply!

Stay informed and check your refund status today! 📈💰
More info: https://bit.ly/AutRef

Happy Belgian Independence Day! 🇧🇪The Cook County Treasurers Office proudly celebrates with the Belgian community today!...
07/21/2024

Happy Belgian Independence Day! 🇧🇪
The Cook County Treasurers Office proudly celebrates with the Belgian community today! 🎉
We honor your rich history, vibrant culture, and the enduring spirit of your people. Here’s to a year full of peace and prosperity! 🌍✨

¡Que viva Colombia! 🇨🇴Here on the Cook County Treasurers Office we celebrate with all Colombians on this day!Today, we h...
07/20/2024

¡Que viva Colombia! 🇨🇴
Here on the Cook County Treasurers Office we celebrate with all Colombians on this day!
Today, we honor the bravery, resilience, and unwavering spirit of those who fought for Colombia's freedom 207 years ago. May the yellow, blue, and red continue to wave proudly across the nation, a symbol of unity and hope.

¡Aquí en la Oficina de la Tesorería del Condado Cook celebramos con todos los colombianos en este día!
Hoy, honramos la valentía, la resiliencia y el espíritu inquebrantable de quienes lucharon por la libertad de Colombia hace 207 años. Que el amarillo, el azul y el rojo continúen ondeando con orgullo en toda la nación, símbolo de unidad y esperanza.

07/19/2024

🌟 This week, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas had an impactful schedule!
Here are some highlights:
💰 At Stepper's Family Cook-Out & Dance in , over $50k in refunds and exemptions were given back to property owners. 💵
🇵🇱 The Polish Highlanders Annual Picnic in brought together a vibrant community for a day of fun and delicious food. 🌭
📅Also attended a Treasurers Office event at Steppin' Under the Stars in , connecting with the community and promoting financial literacy🏡
🇪🇬 And she joined Consulate General of Egypt in Chicago, Nada Draz, in hosting a reception celebrating the , honoring the rich cultural heritage 🎉

07/18/2024

¡Atención propietarios! 🚨
El 1 de agosto es la fecha límite para pagar la segunda cuota del predial 2023 🗓️
En la Tesorería del Condado Cook entendemos que algunos propietarios podrían no tener el pago completo en esta fecha 💸
Si está en esta situación ¡No se preocupe! Si no paga en su totalidad antes del 1 de agosto, acumulará intereses sobre el monto adeudado.

¿Cuánto será el interés?
Gracias a los esfuerzos de la Tesorera Maria Pappas, la legislatura estatal redujo el cargo mensual por pago atrasado del 1.5% al 0.75%, o en otras palabras, del 18% anual al 9% anual. El cambio entró en vigor con las facturas de impuestos de 2023 que vencen en 2024 🙌
Si debe $1000 en impuestos sobre la propiedad y no puede pagar, acumulará $7.50 por mes en intereses, que serán $90 al año en intereses. Antes del cambio en la ley, habría pagado $15 por mes, o $180 por año en intereses.

¿Qué puede hacer?
¡Realice pagos parciales! Puede pagar mensualmente, o con la frecuencia que desee, para reducir el monto adeudado.

Visite cookcountytreasurer.com para más información 🌐

07/18/2024

Attention Property Owners! 🚨
August 1st is the deadline to pay the Second Installment of the 2023 Property Tax Bill 🗓️
At the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, we understand that some homeowners may not have full payment by this date 💸
If you are in this situation, don't worry! If you don't pay in full by August 1, you'll accrue interest on the amount owed.

How much will the interest be?
Thanks to Treasurer Maria Pappas’ efforts, the state legislation cut the monthly late penalty fee from 1.5% to 0.75%, or in other words, from 18% a year to 9% a year. The change took effect with 2023 tax bills due in 2024 🙌
If you owe $1,000 in property taxes and can't pay, you'll accrue $7.50 per month in interest, which will be $90 a year in interest. Prior to the change in law, you would have paid $15 per month, or $180 per year in interest.

What can you do?
Make partial payments! You can pay monthly, or as often as you like, to reduce the amount owed. ️

Visit cookcountytreasurer.com for more information 🌐

07/17/2024

¿Ha notado un aumento en sus impuestos a la propiedad este año? ¿Se pregunta por qué? 🤔
Profundicemos en los hallazgos del análisis de la Oficina de la Tesorería del Condado de Cook de las facturas de impuestos de la segunda cuota de 2023 para casi un millón 800 mil parcelas.

A continuación, se muestran algunos aspectos clave:
📊 La factura de impuestos mediana en los suburbios del sur y suroeste experimentó un aumento significativo del 19.9 % en comparación con el año anterior.
📈 La factura de impuestos mediana se dispararon un 30% o más en 15 suburbios del sur.

¿Tiene curiosidad por saber más sobre el análisis y sus convincentes hallazgos?
Consulte el informe completo sobre Análisis de facturas fiscales 2023.

Visite cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐 y haga clic en el cuadro azul de Estudios Pappas💰
O aquí 👇🏻
https://bit.ly/46ixosp

07/17/2024

Have you noticed an increase in your property taxes this year? Wondering why it happened? 🤔
Let's dive into the findings from the Cook County Treasurer's Office analysis of Second Installment 2023 tax bills for nearly 1.8 million parcels.

Here are some key highlights:
📊 The median tax bill in the south and southwest suburbs saw a significant increase of 19.9% compared to the previous year.
📈 The median tax bill skyrocketed by 30% or more in 15 south suburbs.
🏘️ And that 13 out of the 15 suburbs with the highest tax increases have predominantly Black populations.

Curious to learn more about the analysis and its compelling findings?
Check out the full report on Tax Bill Analysis 2023.

Access it by visiting cookcountytreasurer.com 🌐 and click on the Pappas Studies blue box💰
Or click here 👇🏻
https://bit.ly/3LzSo4E

07/11/2024

Throwback to August 9, 2013, when Treasurer Maria Pappas showed her unwavering commitment to the fight against breast cancer! 🎗️
She took part in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, raising awareness and support for research and treatment 💗✨

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