Property Tax Rebate Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Veterans Property Tax Assistance
Offers the following tax exemptions to veterans: Disabled Veterans Exemption: Veteran, veteran's spouse, or unmarried surviving spouse is exempt from property taxes. Offers up to $100,000 of the equalized assessed value of the home's equity. Returning Veterans Exemption: Lowers the equalized assessed value of the residence by $5,000 for two consecutive tax years. Includes the tax year and the following year that the veteran returns from active duty. Must have owned the home on January 1 of the tax year. Standard Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities: Provides a reduction in assessed value of residence occupied by a veteran with a disability, or the veteran's surviving spouse.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
09/05/2025
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: - DD214 or Military orders - Travel vouchers
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
- Open to veterans and their spouses, or surviving spouses - Property must be in Lake County and be the principal residence of the owner or applicant
Languages
None
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Office that provides home and tax assistance services.