Cook County Homeowner Exemption

Cook County Assessor's Office

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

General homeowner exemption available to all owner-occupants in Cook County. Reduces the equalized assessed value of qualifying property by $10,000. File once and it renews automatically each year.

Estimated annual tax savings based on $10,000 EAV reduction

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

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

Key Details

  • Reduces property taxable value by $10,000
  • Available to all owner-occupants
  • No age or income requirement
  • Must be primary residence
  • File once, auto-renews annually

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(312) 443-7550

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • 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.
  • 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: File once, renews automatically

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