Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Information for exclusively charitable, religious, or educational organizations; governmental bodies; and certain other tax-exempt organizations. Qualified organizations, as determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), are exempt from paying sales taxes in Illinois.
You can use MyTax Illinois to file your application online. You do not need to have a MyTax Illinois account to complete and submit your online application. You may also download the printable form (this is a PDF file). Note: Please visit our sales and property tax exemptions webpage for more information.
Most senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are 65 years of age or older (born in 1959 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.
For the 2024 tax year, Illinois offers a personal exemption allowance of $2,775 per individual, totaling $5,550 for married couples filing jointly. Taxpayers 65 or older and those who are legally blind receive an extra exemption of $1,000 each.
Properties of religious, charitable, and educational organizations, as well as units of federal, state and local governments, are eligible for exemption from property taxes to the extent provided by law.
Exemptions. Exemption on a residence that is both owned and occupied as the principal place of residence. A veteran who owns & occupies a home as their principle place of residence and who is rated 100% disabled by the V.A. due to a service connected disability.
Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once the exemption is applied, the Assessor's Office automatically renews it each year.
In 2024, the exemption ranges from a minimum of $349,720 to a maximum of $699,426, based on county median home sale prices. The increased number provides more substantial equity protection for homeowners, acknowledging the varying real estate values across the state.
Exemptions. Exemption on a residence that is both owned and occupied as the principal place of residence. A veteran who owns & occupies a home as their principle place of residence and who is rated 100% disabled by the V.A. due to a service connected disability.
For San Bernardino County, the 2024 homestead exemption is $475,000. If you have not recorded a homestead declaration for your home, we recommend you do so. The homestead declaration puts everyone on notice that your residence is your homestead.