General Homestead Exemption (GHE)

 

• Own the property, and occupy as your permanent residence as of January 1st of the assessment year.
  Can only receive on one property.
  Fines will be issues for Homeowners receiving more than one Homestead Limited Exemption

• Homeowner initiates this with The Township Assessor's Office.
  
           Exemption Amount – a $8,000 reduction in the Equalized Assessed Value of the property.

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Documents required:

-  Current Valid Drivers license. Address must match the property address. 

-  Trust Agreement (Only needed if property is in a Trust)

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Note:

If you file yourself online, you will need to upload copies of necessary documents including a copy of your Drivers license. Or you can bring them to our office and we can file for you.

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How & Where to File
 

IN-PERSON

Call to Schedule Appointment & Visit Us

Antioch Township Assessor's Office  1490 Main St, Antioch IL 60071

847-395-1545

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 ONLINE

Sign up & Submit

General Homestead Exemption Form ​Online

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Have an exemption on your property that you would like removed?

Do you want to determine if you are receiving an exemption erroneously?

Know of a property that you think may be in violation that you do not own?

Please contact Lake County in any of the following ways:
Fill out the Homestead Exemption Removal form
If you have any questions call Lake County Phone: 847-377-2050

Anonymous tip-line: 847-377-4799 -This should only be used when reporting on a property that you do not own. Lake County will investigate the claim and will ultimately determine if the exemption should be removed or not.

When contacting their office please make sure to tell us the property index number/address and why the exemption should be removed.​