How Cook County Board of Review Hearings Work
How are hearings conducted?
A hearing gives you the opportunity to discuss your appeal with a Board of Review analyst.
Key points:
Hearings are often conducted remotely
You have the right to request a hearing
You may also choose to waive the hearing
Not all appeals require one
During a hearing, you explain why your assessment should be reduced and may answer questions about your evidence.
Deciding to ask for a hearing or not depends on how strong your documents are and what type of property you have.
Prepare you for the hearing
Handle communication with the Board
Help determine whether waiving the hearing makes sense