Robert G. Earl, Assessor       

Seniors' Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Payment of real estate taxes plus interest may be deferred until a home is sold or becomes part of an estate. You may repay tax at any time. A lien is filed on the property until the "loan" is repaid.

Requirements:


• You must be 65 years of age or older by June 1st of the calendar year during which the application is made.



• You must own and occupy the property.



• You must have no delinquent real estate taxes.



• You must have fire and casualty insurance on the property.



• You must file the application by March 1st in the year the taxes are due.



• Total household income must be $40,000 or less (senior or senior and spouse only).



• You must have lived in Illinois as a property owner for at least 3 years.

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