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The 36th Ward Tax Advocacy Program provides free legal assistance to residents seeking to appeal their real estate taxes through the Board of Tax Review. Through this program, more than 10,000 Ward residents have received relief from excessive property tax assessments.

To schedule a meeting with one of our volunteer attorneys, please call (773) 622-3232.

36th Ward Tax Advocacy Program:

• Free Legal Assistance
  Alderman Banks, his staff, and a team of volunteer attorneys provide free legal assistance to constituents seeking to file a protest with the Board of Tax Appeals.
  
  
• 90% Success Rate
  More than 90% of appeals filed through the 36th Ward Tax Advocacy Program are successful.
  
  
• Substantial Tax Relief
  Nearly all constituents served by the program receive substantial tax relief, and many petitioners learn that they are eligible to apply for homestead and senior tax exemptions.