Illinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral

Illinois Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Allows Illinois seniors age 65+ with household income below $65,000 to defer property taxes. The state pays taxes on your behalf, creating a lien on the property repaid when sold or from estate. Available to Roselle residents.

Defers annual property tax payment; repaid when property sold

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

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

Key Details

  • Defers property taxes for seniors 65+
  • Household income must be below $65,000
  • State pays taxes and places lien on property
  • Repaid when home is sold or from estate
  • Annual application required

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).
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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 application by March 1

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