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.
Cook County homeowners may reduce their tax bills by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year by taking advantage of the Homeowner Exemption. Exemptions reduce the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of your home, which is multiplied by the tax rate to determine your tax bill.
Property tax exemptions are provided for owners with the following situations: Homeowner Exemption. Senior Citizen Exemption. Senior Freeze Exemption. Longtime Homeowner Exemption. Home Improvement Exemption. Returning Veterans' Exemption. Disabled Veterans' Exemption. Disabled Persons' Exemption.
October 10, 2024 Through November 8, 2024 If you have any questions regarding exemption status or document requirements, please contact Allen Manuel at allen.manuel@cookcountyil.
Do I have to reapply for the Senior Exemption this year? No. Senior exemptions renew automatically, meaning you only have to apply once.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.
Homestead exemptions are deducted from the assessed value of the qualifying property (40% of the fair market value.) To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. In Cook County the application is filed with the Tax Assessor's office.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000. EAV is the partial value of a property used to calculate tax bills.
Homestead Improvement Exemption In Cook County, an application must be filed with the County Assessor along with a valuation complaint. For information and to apply, contact the Cook County Assessor's Office; all other counties contact the Chief County Assessment Office.