Homestead Exemption For Illinois In Cook
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General Homestead Exemption (GHE) (35 ILCS 200/15-175) The amount of exemption is the increase in the current year's equalized assessed value (EAV), above the 1977 EAV, up to a maximum of $10,000 in Cook County, $8,000 in counties contiguous to Cook County, and $6,000 in all other counties.
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.
Benefit: Following the Illinois Property Tax Code, this exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of the property by $8,000.
Most senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are 65 years of age or older (born in 1958 or prior) and own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once this exemption is applied, the Assessor's Office automatically renews it for you each year.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.
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.
Steps in appealing an assessment Determine the fair market value for the property. Determine the prevailing assessment level in the district. Determine the basis for a formal complaint. File a written complaint on Form PTAX-230, Non-farm Assessment Complaint, with the county board of review.
