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FAQ
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How can the value of my property have increased when I haven't made any improvements to it?
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The cause for increased property value is not limited solely to improvements being made. Additional factors affect the value of your property, including improving neighborhoods and recent sale prices of similar homes. Even though your house may not be for sale, it is the assessor’s job to determine what your property would be worth if it was currently on the market.
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Why do similar houses in different neighborhoods have different assessments?
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These houses may be valued differently because their actual market values may vary. Location plays an important part in establishing market value. General location, distance from schools, distance from commercial facilities, quality of surrounding properties and neighborhood amenities are examples of factors that could cause a purchaser to pay more for a home in a specific neighborhood than in another.
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I think my taxes are too high. Are they?
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Two separate factors make up your tax bill: the assessment and the rate. The Assessor’s Office is responsible for assessing every property in the township at as close to one third of market value as possible. This will assure that each taxpayer will bear their fair share of the tax burden. The tax rate, on the other hand, is determined by the voters, the municipalities, school boards and other taxing bodies in the area. If you are concerned with the rate you are paying, please contact your taxing bodies. If you feel your assessment is unfair please call our office and request information on how we determined the value for your property.
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Can I examine the Assessor's records to be sure they have the correct information on my house?
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Yes. If you would like to review your property record card, stop in the Plainfield Township Assessor's Office at 22525 W. Lockport St. In Plainfield. Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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Can I protest my tax bill after I received it?
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Once you receive your bill, it is too late to appeal for that assessment year (unless you have already filed with the Board of Review). Your assessed value is published in the local newspaper in late August. The publication begins the appeal season. Your first step is to dispute your assessment with our office. If we feel we are unable to adjust your assessment, you may file an appeal with the Board of Review. The deadline to do so is 30 days after the newspaper’s publication of the assessment values. Appeal forms can be obtained either at our office or online at Will County Supervisor of Assessments.
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Have a question that you can't find an answer to?
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Give us a call at: (815)436-5110
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