Standing up for Illinois property owners
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Founded in 2015, Real Property Alliance is a non-profit, educational organization that provides insight and analysis for Illinois property owners. We seek to provide a voice for establishing sound real estate policy that promotes growth and seeks to limit taxes and regulations which can make it harder to live and work in the state.
Who we are
Illinois has nearly 7,000 units of local government, the most of any state in the U.S. Each of these units can tax residents within their jurisdictions. Many of these governmental units are cash-strapped and as a result turn to private property owners as a go-to resource for making up budget gaps.
Because consumers are often unaware of what’s happening, they get stuck with big property tax bills or added fees. RPA works to call attention to cases in which government resorts to the use of excessive regulation or taxation, all of which makes the dream of homeownership less attainable for Illinois residents.
What we do
In numbers, there is strength. As an organization devoted to making sure property rights are protected, the Alliance provides updates on issues that affect property owners. It’s hard for consumers to keep track of all the regulations proposed annually. We can help. The organization provides:
- A free newsletter that offers monthly updates on property ownership issues.
- A blog that provide up-to-date news and views.
- Brochures and video offerings on topics ranging from how to stage a home for sale to how to dispute a property tax assessment.
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Got a question on how a policy might affect property owners? Call Real Property Alliance. We work with partners throughout the state to keep abreast of issues that can cause issues for those who own real estate. Among topics we can provide help with:
- Home rule initiatives
- Crime-free housing initiatives
- Construction mandates