LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

Address

18 North County Street
7th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 377-2100

www.lakecountyil.gov/494/Homestead-Exemption-for-Persons-with-Dis

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

AKA:

HEPD

Description:

Offers $2000 reduction in a property's Equalized Assessed Value to persons with disabilities. Offered in combination with General Homestead Exemption and Senior Homestead Exemption. Cannot be combined with disabled veterans exemptions. Veterans should choose the exemption that is most beneficial to them.

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants must:

- Own or have a legal or equitable interest in the property
- Have lived on the property on or before January 1st of the tax year
- Be disabled under the Federal Social Security Act

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit website to apply

Documents required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence
- Copy of Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card (PDF); or
- Proof of Social Security Administration Social Security Benefits (Award letter, verification letter, or annual cost of living adjustment); or
- Proof of Veterans Administration disability benefits; or
- Proof of Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Program Contact Information

(847) 377-2100

assessor@lakecountyil.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 377-2100

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:

April 25, 2024

Related Resource

Geography Served

    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.

  • Illinois
    • Lake County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8700.6500-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Send profile information to an email address.

    Provide your email address to receive information about LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities.

    Sent!

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Close this field

    Send a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).

    Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities.

    Sent!

    Please enter a valid phone number.

    Please select a carrier.

    Standard text messaging rates may apply from your carrier. Some mobile carriers are inconsistent in their delivery of provider profiles sent to phones. If you do not receive a message within a few minutes please contact the provider directly for assistance.

    Close this field

    .