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General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Senior Property Tax Assistance

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

Eligibility

Property must be in Lake County Applicants must:
  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Own and live in the property as their principal residence
  • For Senior Freeze Program: total household income must be $65,000 or less

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
  • Proof of ownership (Trust documentation, if applicable)
  • Proof of income

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Offers various programs to help seniors save money on their property taxes. Programs include the following: Senior Homestead Exemption Lowers the equalized assessed value of the property by $8,000. Low-Income Senior Citizen's Assessment Freeze Provides protection against real estate tax increases for seniors with limited income. It is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases. Applications are due by July 31 of each year.

Last assured

09/05/2025

Providing organization

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