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).
Services
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
Voice
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.