General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

Offers $2000 reduction in a property's Equalized Assessed Value to persons with disabilities. Offered in combination with General Homestead Exemption and Senior Homestead Exemption. Cannot be combined with disabled veterans exemptions (veterans should choose the exemption that is most beneficial to them).

Date of Last Formal Update

10/22/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Application process

Visit website to apply Documents required: - Photo ID - Proof of residence - Copy of Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card (PDF); or - Proof of Social Security Administration Social Security Benefits (Award letter, verification letter, or annual cost of living adjustment); or - Proof of Veterans Administration disability benefits; or - Proof of Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must: - Own or have a legal or equitable interest in the property - Have lived on the property on or before January 1st of the tax year - Be disabled under the Federal Social Security Act

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.