Exemptions are a form of partial property tax relief. Each exemption type is designed to provide tax relief for a specific class of property owners. Eligibility requirements vary for each type of exemption. The amount of tax relief may also vary with each exemption type and property. A property owner may be eligible for more than one exemption type.
Exemption FORMS https://www.willcountysoa.com/section/Forms
What is market value?
Finding the market value of your property involves discovering the most likely price that unrelated individuals, both acting with full knowledge of the facts and in their best interest, would pay for it in its present condition.
This is what is known as an ‘arm’s length transaction.’ Finding this number is not always easy, however, because of the limited number of actual sales that occur each year and because the assessor has to find out what this value would be for every property, sold or not sold, and no matter how big or small. It is exactly this ability to estimate the value that is one of the strengths of the property tax system.
But the assessor’s job doesn’t stop there. Each year the process has to be repeated all over again because the market value of almost everything is constantly changing from one year to the next.
Understanding Plumbing Fixture Counts in Your Property Assessment
Green Garden Township – Resident Information
What Is a Plumbing Fixture? A plumbing fixture is any permanent item in your home that is connected to both the water supply and the drain system. These fixtures are part of the home’s construction and contribute to its overall replacement cost. Common examples include:
• Bathroom fixtures such as toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Kitchen fixtures like sinks and dishwashers
• Laundry/utility fixtures including washer hookups and utility sinks
• Specialty fixtures such as whirlpool tubs, steam showers, or outdoor kitchen sinks
Why Do Fixture Counts Matter? Illinois assessors use a replacement cost approach when valuing homes. This method estimates how much it would cost to rebuild your home today. Plumbing fixtures are part of that cost because they require materials, labor, and permanent installation. More fixtures generally mean:
• Higher construction cost
• More plumbing work
• Increased home functionality
Because of this, homes with more bathrooms, upgraded fixtures, or extra kitchens typically have a higher assessed value than similar homes without them.
Do All Fixtures Affect Value the Same Way? No. Different fixtures have different impacts:
• Standard fixtures (toilets, sinks, tubs) add modest cost
• Additional bathrooms add more because they include multiple fixtures
• Luxury fixtures (whirlpool tubs, steam showers) may increase the home’s quality rating
• Extra kitchens or wet bars add both plumbing cost and functional value
What Doesn’t Count as a Fixture? Some items use water but are not counted as plumbing fixtures for assessment purposes:
• Outdoor spigots
• Irrigation systems
• Water softeners
• Refrigerators with ice makers
• Portable appliances
These items don’t represent the same type of permanent plumbing installation.
How Does the Assessor Verify Fixture Counts? Fixture counts come from:
• Building permits
• Field inspections
• Aerial imagery
• Property record updates
• Information provided by homeowners
If something appears incorrect, residents are always welcome to request a review.
What If My Fixture Count Is Wrong? Most corrections are simple. Contact the assessor’s office and we’ll be happy to verify and update your record
