04/11/2026
In Illinois, your home — and the equity you’ve built in it — can be at risk over unpaid property taxes.
A recent report found:
• Over 1,000 homes in Cook County have gone through tax foreclosures since 2019
• Those homes were worth $108 million
• The tax debt behind them totaled just $2.3 million
In many cases, families lost years of built-up value — while others stepped in and took ownership.
“It boggles the mind that the state legislature would just keep kicking the can down the road, and you have a crisis on your hands.”
Lawmakers have delayed reform again, so the current system remains in place for now.
Over 12,000 homes were at risk of tax sale this year alone.
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How can Swift Appeals help?
We focus on keeping homeowners ahead of situations like this:
• Making sure you’re receiving every exemption you qualify for
• Reviewing your property’s assessed value for fairness
• Filing appeals when something doesn’t look right
It’s a straightforward process on our end — and we try to keep it that way for you.
If you ever want a second set of eyes on your property, feel free to reach out.
Lawmakers said they again will consider the issue later this year. Meanwhile, Cook County will postpone its 2025 tax sale because of concerns over homeowners who fall behind on property taxes losing their homes and equity.