Homestead Act For Senior Citizens In Chicago
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Retirees and other older homeowners on fixed incomes may reduce their tax bill by taking advantage of "Senior Freeze." To qualify for the “Senior Freeze” exemption, the applicant must: Be at over 65 years old. Have a total annual household income of $65,000 or less.
The redemption period may range from 6 to 36 months, depending on when the tax certificate was issued, the property type, and whether there is an extension. For tax certificates issued on or after January 1, 2024, most redemption periods are 30 months from the date of the tax sale.
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption The maximum amount of the reduction in equalized assessed value is $8,000 in Cook County and counties contiguous to Cook County or $5,000 in all other counties.
General Homestead Exemption: is given to owner-occupied residential property, the exemption has a maximum reduction of $6,000 in assessed valuation. Make sure this exemption appears on your tax bill if this is your permanent residence.
To receive the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, the applicant must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1 and must have been 65 years of age or older during the tax year in question.
The Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption reduces the EAV of your home by $8,000. To receive the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, the applicant must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1 and must have been 65 years of age or older during the tax year in question.
