FREE TAX-AIDE SERVICES 2023
ATTENTION CHOUTEAU TOWNSHIP UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS…
(As a Government Entity we were required by law (Illinois Statute 20 ILCS 3855/1 – 92 of the Illinois Power Agency Act) to OFFER the Unincorporated Residents of Granite City an Electric Aggregation Program)
THE LETTERS FOR THE NEW HOMEFIELD ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM HAVE ARRIVED….. THE NEW PRICING THROUGH JULY 2024 WILL BE $.09344 per kWh
YOU CAN OPT OUT OF THIS PROGRAM AT ANYTIME….
HOMEFIELD ENERGY….(866)694-1262 or https://www.homefieldenergy.com
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETINGS 2023
Start Time: 6:30 PM
2024 Schedule: Document Tab
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Township Multiplier
WHY…Each year the State of Illinois Department of Revenue conducts a Sales Ratio Study in order to determine whether or not the assessed values of properties within each township in Madison County, (and all IL counties), are at the statutory level of 33.33%, or 1/3 of fair market value. If the study shows a township’s median level of assessment to be above or below the statutory level of 33.33%, or 1/3 of market value, then an equalizer factor, or multiplier, should be applied. This factor will either increase or decrease your property’s assessed value.
WHO…At this time the Board of Review has two options. 1. A single state issued countrywide multiplier, which only impacts the property’s assessed value for one year. This type of equalization cannot be appealed, and does nothing to improve the median level of assessment for your township. 2. A Board of Review issued township multiplier, which may be appealed to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), and does improve your township’s median level of assessment. The township multipliers are more equitable on a township-by-township basis than the single state issued countrywide factor.
WHAT… Before deciding to appeal, you need to know two things. 1. What is the Fair Market Value of the property? This can be determined by a recent purchase rice or appraisal of your property, or by recent sales of comparable properties within your neighborhood. 2. What are the assessed values of comparable properties within your neighborhood? Comparable properties being ones that are similar to yours in construction style, size, and age.
WHERE… Information on sales may be obtained from the M.L.S., (Multiple Listing Services), or local Realtors. Your best evidence is an evidence is an appraisal or recent purchase of your property. Information to determine which properties are comparable, and what their assessments are is available at the local township assessor’s office. If you’re not able to meet with your assessor, the Chief County Assessment office does have the assessed values for all properties in your township, and the web address is: WWW.CO.MADISON.IL.US/DEPARTMENTS/CHIEF_COUNTY_ASSESMENT_OFFICE
WHEN & HOW… If you have evidence indicating that your property’s assessed value is greater than 33.33% of its fair market value, or above the median level of assessment for the county, you may appeal to the Stat of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) within 30 days of the date printed on the township multiplier assessment change notice. Forms and instructions are available at: WWW.PTAB.ILLINOIS.GOV/FILING.HTML
VERY IMPORTANT… WHEN FILING ON THE EQUALIZATION OR MULTIPLIER CARD RECEIVED IN MARCH, THE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD’S JURISDICTION IS LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF THE AMOUNT OF INCREASE IN ASSESSED VALUE DUE TO THE TOWNSHIP MULTIPLIER.
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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED…
We are taking NON-PERISHABLE DONATIONS
HELP SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS
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Public Hearing Notices
(PLEASE NOTE: ALL THIS INFORMATION & MORE IS ON THE MADISON COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE)
HTTP://WWW.CO.MADISON.IL.US/DEPARTMENTS/PLANNING_AND_DEVELOPMENT/INDEX.PHP
Zoning Board of Appeals that Pertain to Chouteau Township will be posted below:
**The Zoning Board of Appeals does not meet on SITE anymore. The applicants and interested parties are to meet the board at the Administration Building in Edwardsville. All hearings are open to public comment.**
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – (2024)
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Veteran Services
We have a Memorial Wreath & Yard Sign that can be displayed
at your home for a week and then returned to Township.
Please Call (618) 931-0360 For more information
http://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/community_development/resources_for_veterans.php