LAKE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE - Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program
Address
18 North County Street
Room 102
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-2323
www.lakecountyil.gov/511/Senior-Citizen-Tax-Deferral-Program
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:
Allows seniors to defer part or all the property taxes on their personal residence up to $7,500 annually. The following principles apply:
- This is a state loan with a 3% simple interest rate
- Repayment upon death or sale of home
- A lien will be placed on the property
- The program may be utilized for multiple years, if qualifications are met
- Participants may apply for other senior tax programs in addition to the deferral program
Eligibility:
To be eligible, individuals must:
- Be 65 years of age or older;
- Total household income must be $65,000 or less;
- Own and occupy the residence, or other qualifying property in Illinois for the last 3 years (except for any period individuals may have temporarily resided in a licensed nursing home).
- Property cannot be income producing (e.g. rental income).
- Property taxes must be current at the time of application.
- The cumulative value cannot exceed 80% of any loans or liens on the property.
- Those that have a current mortgage, 2nd mortgage or reverse mortgage must check with their lending institution to see if they qualify
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Visit the website to download the application. Completed applications must be notarized and mailed by March 1. New applications must be filed for each tax year.
Documents required:
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of Age
- Copy of Title
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 377-2323
Address Listings
Mailing
18 North County Street
Room 102
Waukegan, IL 60085
Physical (Primary)
18 North County Street
Room 102
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
Public Service
Date of Official Change:
May 6, 2024
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