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.
Services
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.
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.