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Property Tax Rebate Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Senior Property Tax Assistance

18 North County Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085

Property must be in Lake County Applicants must: - Be 65 years of age or older - Own and live in the property as their principal residence - For Senior Freeze Program: total household income must be $65,000 or less
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
847-377-2050

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/447/Seniors

Spanish

Call for assistance, or visit website to apply using the Smart File portal Documents Required: - Photo ID - Proof of residence - Proof of ownership (Trust documentation, if applicable) - Proof of income

No fee

Lake County, IL

Description

Offers various programs to help seniors save money on their property taxes. Programs include the following: Senior Homestead Exemption Lowers the equalized assessed value of the property by $8,000. Low-Income Senior Citizen's Assessment Freeze Provides protection against real estate tax increases for seniors with limited income. It is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases. Applications are due by July 31 of each year.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/05/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.

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