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
Hours vary - call ahead to confirm hours of operation if planning to visit your local township's 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 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 a home owned.

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 owned the home on Jan.1st 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 the principal residence of the owner or applicant

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

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

Documents required:
- DD214 or Military orders
- Travel vouchers

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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