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General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

18 North County Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Property must be in Lake County Applicants must:
  • Be disabled under the Federal Social Security Act
  • Own or have a legal or equitable interest in the property
  • Have lived on the property on or before January 1of the tax year

Hours

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
847-377-2050
Voice·

Primary Program Phone

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for assistance, or visit website to apply using the Smart File portal 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

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
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).

Last assured

08/26/2025

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Office that provides home and tax assistance services.