LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Non-Homestead Exemption

Address

18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 377-2050

www.lakecountyil.gov/444/Non-Homestead-Exemptions

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

Description:

Offers tax exemption for properties of religious, charitable, and educational organizations. Also includes units of federal, state, and local governments.

Eligibility:

Property must be in Lake County and owned in use for tax-exempt purposes

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for assistance, or visit website to apply using the Smart File portal

Documents Required:
- Application
- Affidavit for Tax Exempt Use (not required for state and federal properties)
- Photographs of property
- Notification of Units of Government (If the request for an exemption would reduce the assessment by $100,000 or more, the applicant must notify the Units of Government in their jurisdiction and include documentation with their application.)

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 377-2050

assessor@lakecountyil.gov

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:

August 26, 2025

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