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Please call our office to renew your exemptions or have any other questions:
847-395-1545
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Our Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Have you filed for your exemptions?
>>> Exemptions Information <<<
If the property is your primary residence, There are exemptions you can apply for that could reduce the equalized value of your property.
Renewal Applications for Senior Freeze, Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemptions REQUIRE ANNUAL RENEWAL
- IF YOU QUALIFY - YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR THEM AGAIN IN 2021
Lake County residents who in 2020 received the Senior Citizen Freeze Homestead Exemption, the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans With Disabilities will be required to re-apply for those exemptions in 2021.
You can apply online via SmartFile
or
Call our office at 847.395.1545 to schedule an appointment.
DEADLINE TO FILE IS JULY 31, 2021
Looking for Your 2019 Tax Bill?
You can always call our office and we can print a copy if these instructions are too complicated.
Go to Property Records Website
Enter the following on the next page.
Address No. _____ (ex. 1498)
Street ___________ (ex. Main)
You do not need to enter anything else.
Hit Search
Once you are into your property record..
On the left side click Tax Payment History
If you need a copy of the physical bill...
On the right hand side change tax year to 2019. After page refreshes, on the right side of the page.. Under Reports click on "Tax Bill" to select it & press GO.
2019 Tax Bill was mailed out in May 2020
2020 Tax bill should be ready in May 2021
The assessors office can help with any questions or if any exemptions are missing from the bill.
2019 Real Estate Taxes
>>> Pay Taxes Online <<<
Call Lake County Treasurer's Office
847-377-2323
2021 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze
This year Lake County is NOT mailing an application.
They are mailing a reminder & encouraging everyone to use the on-line Smartfile process.
Note:
If you file yourself online, you might need to upload copies of necessary documents including a copy of your Drivers license or State ID. You can also call our office if you have any questions or need help filing.
How & Where to File
CALL US
Antioch Township Assessor's Office
847-395-1545
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
ONLINE
Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Exemption
Requirements
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Have a total household income of no more than $65,000.
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Have the property as your primary residence.
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Have lived on the property 2-consecutive Januaries.
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Be age 65 or older.
This exemption must be renewed annually.
Documents required:
- Current Valid Drivers license or State ID.
Address must match the property address.
- Form 1040 Federal Tax Returns
(Year 2020 filed in 2021) for anyone living in your household
- Trust Agreement (Only needed if property is in a Trust)
General EXEMPTIONS
General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
Exemption Amount: $6,000 Assessed
Requirements
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Own the property and occupy as your permanent residence as of January 1st of the assessment year.
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Homeowner initiates at our office.
Homestead Improvement Exemption (HIE)
Exemption Amount:
$25,000 Assessed / $75,000 Market
This exemption defers for four years any increase in assessment of your property due to an addition or other improvement to your home for which the Township Assessor would add value.
Requirements:
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Own the property, and occupy as your primary permanent residence.
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Receiving General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
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The Assessor's office initiates this exemption.
OTHER RESOURCES
Request Form:
Village of Antioch - www.antioch.il.gov
Lake County Site – www.lakecountyil.gov
Lake County Building & Zoning Permits
Maps Online – allows users to search and customize maps for Lake County.
Property Tax Information – Find information about your property by PIN or address.
Property Tax Distributions – See how your property taxes are distributed (for any parcel), & contact those taxing bodies.
SENIORS EXEMPTIONS & PROGRAMS
Senior Homestead Exemption (SHE)
Exemption Amount: $5,000 Assessed
Requirements:
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Have owned and lived on the property during the tax year.
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Reached age of 65 during the tax year.
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Apply for the exemption at our office.
You will need to bring proof of age (ID) when you apply and if property is in a trust, bring the trust in to our office.
Senior Assessment Freeze (PTAX-340)
Exemption freezes the assessment on your property. It does NOT freeze your taxes.
Requirements:
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Have fulfilled a property residency requirement.
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Be age 65 or older.
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Household Income less than $65,000
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Apply for the exemption at our office.
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Application mus be notarized.
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This exemption requires annual verification of eligibility.
Our office offers FREE notary services.
Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program
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This program is designed to allow senior citizens to defer part or all of the property taxes on their home.
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This program functions as a loan, with an annual interest rate of six percent.
Benefits:
Seniors Ride Free Transit Benefit
Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride
Secretary of State License Plate Discount
Requirements:
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Must be 65 or older or 16+ disabled
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Must live in Illinois
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Total income Maximum Limits:
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$27,610 for 1 person household
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$36,635 for 2 person household
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$45,657 for 3 person household
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VETERANS & DISABLED PERSONS
Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption (HEPD) PTAX-343
Exemption Amount: $2,000 Assessed
Requirements:
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Have owned and lived on of before January 1 of the tax year.
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Be disabled under the Federal Social Security Act and supply either:
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A copy of your Illinois Disabled Person ID Card stating that you are class 2 or 2A disability for each year you qualify; or
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Proof of Social Security Benefits. Proof includes an award letter, verification letter, or annual COLA
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This exemption requires annual verification of eligibility.
Standard Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (SHEVD) PTAX-342
This exemption cannot be claimed in addition to the Disabled Persons Homestead exemption.
Requirements:
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Be a Lake County Illinois resident
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Have served in the United States Armed Forces, The Illinois National Guard or the U.S Reserve forces, and have received an honorable discharge
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Have at least a 30% service-connected disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Have a total equalized assessed value (EAV) of less than $250,000
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This exemption requires annual verification of eligibility.
Current Military Exemption
Military personnel on active duty out of state or overseas for extended periods are eligible to defer payment of their taxes under the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
Returning Veteran Exemption PTAX-341
Lowers the equalized assessed value of your property by $5,000 in the year you returned from active duty in an armed conflict. It is a one-year exemption.