LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Home Improvement Exemption

Address

18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 377-2050

www.lakecountyil.gov/438/Home-Improvement-Exemption

Service Hours
Hours vary - call ahead to confirm hours of operation if planning to visit your township assessor's office.

Administrative 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 that defers any increase in the assessment of the property for four years. It may include an addition or other improvements to the home that would add value. A maximum deduction is $25,000 of equalized assessed value.

Eligibility:

Property must be the principal residence of the owner at the time of the improvement

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit the local Township Assessor's office. To locate the Township Assessor, please visit the website at www.lakecountyil.gov/3266/Contact-Your-Assessor

Documents required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence
- Proof of income
- Proof of age

Contacts

Program Contact Information

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

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

October 22, 2024

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