LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Natural Disaster Exemption
Address
18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-2050
www.lakecountyil.gov/440/Natural-Disaster
Service Hours
Hours vary - Call ahead to confirm hours of operation if visiting your township assessment office.
Administration 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 to property owners who are rebuilding following a natural disaster. A natural disaster can include, but not limited to:
- Fire
- Flood
- Earthquake
- Wind
- Storm
Also includes an extended period of severe inclement weather.
Eligibility:
To qualify, owners must:
- Have a legal or equitable interest in the property on which a single-family residence is occupied as the principal residence during the assessment year;
- Be liable for payment of the real estate taxes;
- The residential structure must be rebuilt within 2 years after the date of the natural disaster;
- The square footage of the rebuilt structure may not be more than 110% of the square footage of the original residential structure as it existed immediately prior to the natural disaster.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call or visit website to apply
Documents required:
- Proof of ownership
- Application, found on website
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
Legal Status:
City/County(Parish)
Date of Official Change:
October 22, 2024
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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