A multiplier is a factor applied to all residential assessments throughout the township. It is determined by the Will County S/A Office, and is calculated by using a three-year study of assessments and sales.

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.

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.
Tax Explanation

The value we assign to a home is based upon a study of sales of comparable homes occurring over the prior 3 years (For 2010, we will be looking at 2009, 2008 and 2007 sales). These sales must also all be valid, non-foreclosure situations. What homes are selling for in the current year have no effect on the market value assigned for tax purposes.

Current listings do not have an effect on the market value assigned for tax purposes. The only information used to determine value is the valid sales completed in the prior 3 years. A current listing can not factor into the market values assigned for tax purposes, regardless of how long it has been on the market without selling.

We will certainly look at any appraisal brought to us. However, most appraisals are done using a valuation system far different from the one we use. An appraised value can only be considered if the comparables and methods used by the appraiser follow the same guidelines of valuation set forth by the Illinois Property Tax Code.

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.

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. Click here for more information on important dates and Assessment Notices.

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