GENERAL
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
Available for residential property that is occupied by the
owners as the principal dwelling place. Exemption amount up to
$6,000. No application is needed.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
Available to qualified senior
citizens 65 years of age or over. Home is owned & occupied
by a senior or is leased & occupied by a senior who is
obligated to pay the taxes on the property. Must apply for this
$4,000 exemption.
SENIOR CITIZENS TAX ASSESSMENT FREEZE:
Resident must be 65 years of age
or older and a household income of $55,000 or less. Application
filed with the Supervisor of Assessments Office.
SENIOR CITIZENS REAL ESTATE TAX
DEFERRAL ACT:
Must be at least 65 years of age
by June 1St and annual income of $50,000 or less. Own &
occupy residence for last 3 years. Forms obtained in the County
Treasurer's Office and must be returned by March 1St. Copy of
proof of insurance must accompany forms.
HOMESTEAD IMPROVEMENT EXEMPTION:
For those who qualify, exemption
up to $45,000 of the value of improvement, if it resulted in an
assessment increase. Can continue for up to 4 years.
Unless otherwise noted:
Contact Supervisor of Assessments Office
for forms, requirements and questions concerning exemptions.
(217) 935-7800 |
*DISABLED
PERSONS EXEMPTION:
$2,000 exemption to those that qualify. Class 2 designated
disability ID card obtained from DMV or proof of disability
benefits.
*DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION:
May exempt up to an assessed value of $70,000. The
Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs determines eligibility
for this exemption.
*DISABLED VETERANS STANDARD EXEMPTION:
Have a service connected
disability. Percentage of disability determines amount of
exemption of either $2,500 or $5,000.
RETURNING VETERANS EXEMPTION:
A one-time $5,000 exemption to qualifying veterans that
return from active duty in an armed conflict. Must file an
application upon return home.
SENIORS & DISABLED PERSONS PROP.
TAX RELIEF & PHARM. ASSISST. ACT:
Applications are available from the Illinois Department of
Revenue. 1-800-624-2459
CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX RELIEF PROGRAM:
Reimbursement to qualified
seniors or disabled citizens for part of their property taxes.
Must be at least 65 years of age or disabled and at least 16
years old. Household income must be $17,960 or less for the
year. Those qualified pay their tax bills in the regular fashion
and then apply to the state for appropriate reimbursement.
Contact DeWitt County Friendship Center (217)935-9411 for
information.
*can receive only one of these exemptions |
