Property Tax Rebate Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - General Homestead Exemption

Offers tax exemption to lower the taxable equalized assessed value of the property up to $8,000.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/26/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

18 North County Street, 7th Floor, 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 If visiting local Township Assessor's Office, call to confirm service hours.

Voice

847-377-2050

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call for assistance, or visit local Township Assessor's Office Documents Required: - Photo ID - Proof of residence

Fee

No fee

Eligibility

- Property must be in Lake County and the principal residence of the owner or applicant - Individuals can only receive tax exemption on one property (principal residence)

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.