You must apply for the exemption with the County Assessment Office. You can get an application here General Homestead Exemption Form or you can call 630-208-3818 and one will be mailed to you.
You May be Eligible for Real Estate Tax Relief if you Qualify: Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities. Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouse Exemption. Exemption for Surviving Spouse of a Member of the U.S. Armed Forces Killed in Action.
An exemption or deferral enacted pursuant to § 58.1-3210 or 58.1-3211.1 may be granted for any year following the date that the qualifying individual occupying such dwelling and owning title or partial title thereto reaches the age of 65 years or for any year following the date the disability occurred.
You qualify for this 100% homestead exemption if you meet these requirements: You own a home and occupy it as your residence homestead. You are receiving 100% disability compensation from the US Department of Veterans Affairs for a service-connected disability.
An Illinois veteran or their spouse should contact their local Veteran Service Officer for information to apply for the specially-adapted housing property tax and mobile home tax exemption benefits.