A property tax exemption is like a discount applied to your EAV. If you qualify for an exemption, it allows you to lower your EAV.In the event of a sale of homestead property, the homestead exemption shall remain in effect for the remainder of the assessment year of the sale. Illinois veterans and persons with disabilities may be eligible for tax relief through the property tax homestead exemptions and mobile home exemptions. The General Homestead Exemption is granted automatically in most cases. (d) A person who will be 65 years of age during the current assessment year shall be eligible to apply for the homestead exemption during that assessment year. Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. In order to print the Homestead, Homestead Improvement or Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption form, you will be redirected to the Property Tax website. Us to have a form mailed to you. Homestead Improvement Exemption.