SENIOR CITIZENS ASSESSMENT FREEZE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSESSMENT FREEZE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY OFFICES

1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

Eligibility

Must be ages 65 and older, total household income of $65,000 or less, and meet certain other qualifications

Required documents

Filled out application and affidavit

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(217) 384-3896

Fax

(217) 384-3776

Voice

https://www.champaigncountyil.gov/ccao/exemptions.php

Languages

English

Application process

Call for services, each year applicants must file a Form PTAX-340, Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit, with the Chief County Assessment Office

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, Illinois

Description

This exemption "freezes" the senior citizen's property's equalized assessed value the year that the senior citizen qualifies for the exemption. The property's equalized assessed value does not increase as long as qualification for the exemption continues. The tax bill may still increase if any tax rates are increased or if improvements are added that increase the value of the property.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/11/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Property Tax Exemption Information

Providing organization

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Champaign County area.