LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Veterans Property Tax Assistance
Address
18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-2050
www.lakecountyil.gov/466/Veterans-Disabled-Persons
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
If visiting local Township Assessor's Office, call to confirm service hours.
Description:
Offers the following tax exemptions to veterans:
Disabled Veterans Exemption:
Veteran, veteran's spouse, or unmarried surviving spouse is exempt from property taxes. Offers up to $100,000 of the equalized assessed value of the home's equity.
Returning Veterans Exemption:
Lowers the equalized assessed value of the residence by $5,000 for two consecutive tax years. Includes the tax year and the following year that the veteran returns from active duty. Must have owned the home on January 1 of the tax year.
Standard Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities:
Provides a reduction in assessed value of residence occupied by a veteran with a disability, or the veteran's surviving spouse.
Eligibility:
- Open to veterans and their spouses, or surviving spouses
- Property must be in Lake County and be the principal residence of the owner or applicant
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call for assistance, or visit local Township Assessor's Office
Documents Required:
- DD214 or Military orders
- Travel vouchers
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 377-2050
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
September 5, 2025
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