> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thestreatorstandard.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Tornado-Damaged Homes May Qualify for Reassessment - URL: https://www.thestreatorstandard.com/f/tornado-damaged-homes-may-qualify-for-reassessment/ - Published: 2026-06-27T03:22:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-19T13:58:54.000Z - Author: The Streator Standard - Tags: News LaSalle County property owners whose homes were damaged in the June 11 tornado may be eligible to apply for a disaster-related reassessment that could affect their 2026 property assessment, payable in 2027. The LaSalle County Assessment Office posted a notice after the storm informing property owners that homes damaged by the tornado may qualify for review. Property owners are being asked to complete a Disaster Area Application for Reassessment and submit it to the county assessment office along with photographs documenting the damage. The reassessment process is separate from insurance claims, private repair estimates, charitable relief funds, or other disaster assistance programs. It is part of the property assessment system and is intended to account for substantial storm damage when determining taxable value. The notice applies to the 2026 assessment year, which is payable in 2027\. In Illinois, property taxes are generally paid one year after the assessment year, meaning a change to a 2026 assessment would be reflected in the following year’s tax cycle. The notice follows the EF-3 tornado that struck the Streator area on June 11\. City officials previously reported that at least 79 homes were damaged, with 44 sustaining severe or complete destruction. Seven non-life-threatening injuries were reported, and no fatalities were reported. LaSalle County also issued a disaster declaration after the June 10 and 11 storms. County officials said local, county and state agencies were conducting door-to-door damage assessments in affected areas, including Streator, to evaluate storm-related property losses and determine potential eligibility for disaster assistance. Under Illinois law, when a county has been declared a major disaster area by the governor or president, property owners may apply for reassessment of taxable property that was substantially damaged by the disaster. The reassessment is based on the value of the property as of the date of the disaster declaration. For homeowners, the practical question is whether the tornado damage reduced the assessed value of the property for the relevant assessment year. A reassessment does not automatically guarantee a lower tax bill, but it gives the assessment office a formal way to review damage and adjust the value if the property qualifies. Property owners should document damage as thoroughly as possible. Photos of structural damage, roof damage, destroyed garages, damaged foundations, interior damage, utility damage, debris, repair estimates and insurance documentation may help support an application. The LaSalle County Assessment Office lists its phone number as 815-434-8233\. The office is located at the Etna Road Complex, 707 E. Etna Road in Ottawa. County office hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Streator residents whose damaged property is outside LaSalle County should contact the appropriate county assessment office to confirm whether a similar disaster reassessment process is available. The reassessment application is one more recovery step for homeowners already dealing with cleanup, insurance, repairs and possible rebuilding. For residents with significant storm damage, it may be worth contacting the county assessment office soon rather than waiting until next year’s tax bills arrive. Update: the term "minor injuries" has been changed to "non-life-threatening injuries" since the original publication of this article.