Cook County property tax bills can be frustrating, especially after a reassessment. But a higher tax bill does not automatically mean your property assessment is wrong. Before filing an appeal, the better question is: What is the actual reason the assessment should be reduced? For many Cook County residential property owners, the most common appeal arguments fall into three categories: lack of uniformity, incorrect property characteristics, and overvaluation. 1. Lack of Uniformity A uniformity appeal argues that your property is assessed higher than similar properties. This does not mean simply finding a neighbor with a lower tax bill. A useful comparison usually involves properties that are similar in location, classification,…