Senior Homestead Exemption (SHE)

This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of the property by $8,000. This exemption may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption.

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• Have owned and lived on the property during the tax year as their principal residence.

• Have reached age 65 during the tax year. (If you turn 65 in a given year, you can apply anytime during the year)

• Apply for the exemption at the Township Assessor’s Office.
  
  You will need to bring proof of age (ex. driver's license, state ID) with you when you apply. 
  If property is in a trust, a copy of trust is needed.

 

 

     Exemption Amount – a $8,000 reduction in the Equalized Assessed Value of the property
This exemption may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption.  
There is no annual renewal for this exemption.

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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

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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 the Senior 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.