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. The maximum amount to be deferred is $5000.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, individuals must:

- Be 65 years of age or older;
- Total household income must be $55,000 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.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Visit the website to download the application and submit application via mail.

Documents required:
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Age

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 377-2323

treasurer@lakecountyil.gov

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:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

February 8, 2023

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