Three clear ways to file your Cook County appeal
DIY Appeal Packet ($69), Done-For-You filing ($97), or Contingency (22% of first-year savings only if the county grants a reduction). Every option is built around Cook County Assessor + Board of Review public records. We don't guarantee a reduction — county decisions are final.
DIY Appeal Packet
We build your comparable-property packet. You file it yourself.
- Comparable property analysis
- Ready-to-use comp report
- Appeal argument draft
- Step-by-step filing guide
- Priority email support
Done-For-You
We prepare the packet and submit the appeal after you sign authorization.
- Everything in DIY Appeal Packet
- Explicit filing authorization at checkout
- We submit the Board of Review forms
- Status tracking through decision
- Phone + email support
Contingency
We handle everything. You pay only if the county reduces your assessment.
- Everything in Done-For-You
- No upfront cost
- Fee applies only to granted savings
- Full appeal management
- Dedicated case manager
How a flat packet compares to an attorney contingency
Illustrative example only — your actual savings depend on the reduction granted by the county and your township tax rate.
| Option | Cost | You keep on a $2,000 illustrative reduction |
|---|---|---|
| DIY filing (no help) | $0 | $2,000 if granted |
| OverTaxed IL DIY packet ($69) or DFY ($97) | Flat $69 or $97 | $1,903–$1,931 if granted |
| Attorney contingency | Percentage of savings (varies by firm) | Whatever the contingency leaves you with |
OverTaxed IL is not a law firm. Attorney fees vary widely — check your attorney's engagement letter for their actual rate.
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