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Senior Citizen Sewer Service Charge Exemption & Rebate - City of Chicago Department of Finance - Main Office

121 North LaSalle Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602

Eligibility

Ages 65+; Must be the owner of the residential unit; Must occupy the residential unit as your principal place of residence; The residential unit must have a separate water meter or assessed account

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/apply-for-utility-charge-exemptions.html

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

If you meet all the above criteria and wish to apply, you must submit a Senior Sewer Application which can be accessed online. The form must be completed in its entirety and submitted with all supporting documentation.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL

Description

City of Chicago Department of Finance's Senior Citizen Sewer Service Charge Exemption & Rebate entitles seniors aged 65 or over, residing in their own residence with separate metered water service or a separate city water assessment for that residential unit, to an exemption from payment of the sewer service charge for their residence. This exemption provides substantial savings to seniors.Senior Citizens who own and occupy their own residence, but who are not eligible for the Senior Citizen Sewer Charge Exemption due to property type, can apply for the Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate. This provides an annual $50 rebate in lieu of the exemption.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

City of Chicago Department of Finance

The Department of Finance provides effective and efficient management of the City's financial resources. It is responsible for the collection or disbursement of City revenues and all funds required to be in the custody of the city treasurer.