Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois allows qualifying seniors age 65+ with household income below $65,000 to defer property tax payments. The deferred amount becomes a lien on the property, paid when the home is sold or the owner moves.
Defers all Cook County property taxes; amount varies by home value
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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