Services

Tax Refund Program

Information about the Thornton Township Tax Refund Program will be available here soon.

Thornton Township • Property Tax Refund

Your Property Tax Refund
Is Waiting for You

Filing is quick, secure, and 100% online. Apply in minutes and put money back in your pocket — no lines, no paperwork mailed in. See select in-person days below.

Applications open August 3 – September 6, 2026

Secure sign-in  •  Encrypted  •  About 10 minutes

It's this easy

A simple guided application.

1

Enter your PIN

Type your Property Index Number — with or without dashes.

2

Add your info

Confirm the applicant details for your property.

3

Upload documents

Snap or attach your tax bill and ID — done in seconds.

4

Review & submit

Check everything over and send it in. That's it!

Before you apply

Eligibility Requirements

Thornton Township Property Owner

The property must be located within Thornton Township.

Homeowner's Exemption

You must have or qualify for a homeowner's exemption on the property.

2024 Property Taxes Paid in Full

Your 2024 property taxes must be paid in full before applying.

Having trouble with your PIN? Don't worry — call us at (708) 596-6040 ext. 3141 and ask for assistance. We're happy to help you locate your Property Index Number.

Need help applying?

In-Person Application Dates

Visit Township Hall and a staff member will guide you through the application. No appointment needed.

TuesdayAugust 11
ThursdayAugust 13
TuesdayAugust 18
ThursdayAugust 20
TuesdayAugust 25
ThursdayAugust 27
TuesdaySeptember 1
ThursdaySeptember 3

333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL 60473

Step-by-step walkthrough

How to Apply

Watch our quick tutorial and follow along as we guide you through the entire application process.

Have these handy

What you'll need to finish faster

Property PIN

Your Property Index Number. You can enter it with or without dashes.

Your tax bill

The 2nd installment of your 2024 tax bill.

Valid ID + Utility bill

Valid state issued ID. Utility bill from the last 6 months. Must show your name and address to verify the property is yours.

Submit a New Application

Start your tax refund application and upload your supporting documents.

Get Started →

Track Your Status

Already applied? Check the current status of your existing application.

Track Status →

Questions? We're here to help.

Call (708) 596-6040 ext. 3141

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