Got your attention?
Much has been written and discussed about this issue. For that reason I shall keep this short and sweet.
As most of you know property/Real Estate taxes in O'Fallon IL (actually all of St. Clair County IL) are a bit convoluted. We constantly get email and phone calls with questions requesting assistance in appealing property taxes. So let's take a look first at why/if you might have a legitimate appeal. Below are the two most common issues we have been seeing.
•1.) Is the assessor's value higher than the actual market value of your home? Or, does the county think your home is worth more than you could sell it for? If you don't know just ask here.
•2.) Is the assessed value higher than those of similar homes in the neighborhood or area? Or, is your neighbor 3 doors down with the exact same house paying more/ less than you? Yes, this does in fact happen. Once again if you don't know just ask here.
Next we will look into what to do if the answer to either one of the above questions happens to be YES.
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David,
I lived in Shiloh IL for 2.5 years. I didn't think the property tax structure there was any more convoluted or out of whack from other places where I have lived.
Hi Andrew,
I guess it would be a matter of perspective. Conservatively, twice a week (this will jump dramatically in a month or so) we are getting contacted by folks who have moved here form other parts of the country. All are shocked as to what is going on. The local paper has started drawing attention to the issue so concern is climbing on several fronts which is a good thing.
Thanks for reading!
Regards,