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.

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.

Voice

847-377-2050

Primary Program Phone

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.