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 The Decision 

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Once the hearing before the Property Tax Appeal Board has been terminated and all briefs and any required additional documentation are received, the Board renders its decision. A majority of the Board is necessary to make a decision. See Official Rules §1910.50(e). Assessments set by the Property Tax Appeal Board are subject only to the state multiplier as established by the Illinois Department of Revenue. See Official Rules §1910.10(b).
Section 16-185 of the Code, 35 ILCS 200/16-185, provides:
 
The extension of taxes on any such assessment so appealed shall not be delayed by any proceeding before the Board, and, in case the assessment is altered by the Board, any taxes extended upon the unauthorized assessment or part thereof shall be abated, or, if already paid, shall be refunded with interest as provided in Section 23-20.

This provision is authority for the county treasurer to issue a refund once the decision of the Property Tax Appeal Board is final. Interest will be paid on refunds generated from Property Tax Appeal Board decisions. Interest begins from the date taxes are due or the date paid, whichever is later. The Property Tax Appeal Board can correct or revise its decisions, once rendered, at any time before the expiration of the appeal period as provided in the Administrative Review Law if a mistake in the calculation of an assessment or other clerical error is discovered. See Official Rules §1910.50(d). However, the Board's enabling statute provides no means for rehearing or reconsideration of its decisions for substantive reasons.

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