Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze

Illinois Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Illinois Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption freezes property tax assessments for eligible seniors age 65 and older with household income of $65,000 or less. Prevents increases in assessed value for property tax purposes.

Savings based on prevented assessment increases over time

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Freezes property tax assessment at base year level
  • Must be age 65 or older
  • Household income $65,000 or less
  • Must have owned and occupied home on Jan 1 of assessment year
  • Annual renewal required through county assessor

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(217) 782-3336

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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.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • 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: Annual filing deadline varies by county

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