Cook County Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze

Cook County Assessor's Office

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Freezes the equalized assessed value (EAV) of an eligible senior citizen's primary residence for property tax purposes. Applicants must be 65+ in the assessment year and meet household income limits ($65,000 in recent years).

Estimated annual property tax savings based on frozen assessment vs. market increases

Official source site 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
  • Must be age 65+ in assessment year
  • Household income limit ($65,000 recently)
  • Must be owner-occupied primary residence
  • Apply annually by July 1

How to Apply

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(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.
  • 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 July 1

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