Cook County homeowners who have seen substantial increases in property taxes in recent years have until Oct. 31 to apply for financial assistance through the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution establishing the eligibility criteria for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, which is a $15 million program to assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years.

This program will provide immediate relief to residents as Cook County continues to pursue long-term property tax reform efforts at the state and local levels. These broader efforts are being led by the Property Tax Reform Group (PTAX), which includes the separately elected offices that make up the property tax system, as the County works to identify and advance system-wide reforms.