Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Illinois Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Property tax exemption for Illinois homeowners age 65+ during the assessment year. Reduces the property's equalized assessed value (EAV) by $8,000, lowering annual property tax bills. Available to all senior homeowners in Bradley regardless of income.

Typical property tax savings based on $8,000 EAV reduction in Kankakee County

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Reduces assessed value by $8,000
  • Must be age 65 or older during assessment year
  • No income requirements
  • Must reapply annually with county assessor
  • Available to all senior homeowners in Illinois

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(815) 937-2990

A grant-savvy contractor in Bradley, IL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Must reapply annually with Kankakee County Assessor

Questions about this program?

Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.

Email us about this program

Need a Contractor for This Grant?

Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.

Get matched with a pro, free Browse Bradley, IL contractors

Find More Programs in Bradley, IL

This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.

See All Programs