Property tax assessment seminar Oct. 24 in Lake Zurich

State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen of Libertyville invites local homeowners to an informational property tax assessment seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Ela Township Community Center, 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich.

Ela Township Assessor John Barrington and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim will explain the role of assessors, how the assessment process works and how homeowners can appeal their property assessment to reduce their tax burden. The event is free and open to the public.

"It's important for residents to fully understand how the property tax assessment process works so that they can make the best decisions to appeal their taxes and potentially reduce their tax bills," Edly-Allen said in a news release.