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

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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