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Peggy A.
Freese
Born and raised in Libertyville,
graduate of Libertyville
High School. Bachelor
of Science degree in education at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Elected Assessor May, 1997.
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Phone:
847-362-5900
Fax: 847-816-4789
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Memberships
- Lake
County Assessor’s Association
- Illinois
Assessor’s Association
- International
Association of Assessing Officers
- Libertyville Sunrise Rotary
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The
Township Assessor is an elected position (4-year terms). The assessor must be
certified by the state and meet the continuing education requirements. As
assessor it is my job to value all the parcels within the township. After we
have valued the property, we apply the assessed value, which is 33 1/3% of
market value. The assessor's
office also applies any exemptions for which property owners qualify. These
exemptions include homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, senior freeze
exemptions, and home improvement exemptions.
It is the
responsibility of the assessor to pick up any new property and add it to the
tax roles. This includes new homes and businesses, additions, or anything
else that may add value to the property. We receive copies of permits from
the nine municipalities and the county (unincorporated areas) within the
township. Some services the Assessor's
Office provide are:
- Assist
appraisers, realtors, and homeowners with property information.
- Supply names
and addresses for properties applying for variances.
- Assist seniors
filing for senior homestead exemptions.
- Notify seniors
about exemptions through publications and mailings.
- Provide
circuit breaker forms for seniors and disabled persons.
- Free notary
for Libertyville Township residents.
- Provide
information requested for assessment appeals.
- Provide
records of property sales within the Township.
- Answer
questions relating to assessments and the taxing process.
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