General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Senior Property Tax Assistance
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. Senior Citizen Deferral Program Allows senior citizens to defer part or all the property taxes on their residence.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/30/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
Service Hours Hours vary - call ahead to confirm hours of operation if planning to visit your township's assessor's office Administrative 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 the local Township Assessor's office or Chief County Assessment Office. Visit online to use Smart File application at: https://lakecountyilpaefile.tylertech.com/lake_il_sf Documents required: - Photo ID - Proof of residence - Proof of ownership (Trust documentation, if applicable) - Proof of Income
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must: - Be 65 years of age or older - Own and live in the property as their principal residence - For Senior Freeze Program - must have total household income of $65,000 or less
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Office that provides home and tax assistance services.