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General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Veterans Property Tax Assistance

18 North County Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

- Open to veterans and their spouses, or surviving spouses - Property must be in Lake County and be the principal residence of the owner or applicant

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM If visiting local Township Assessor's Office, call to confirm service hours.
847-377-2050

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/466/Veterans-Disabled-Persons

Languages

None

Application process

Call for assistance, or visit local Township Assessor's Office Documents Required: - DD214 or Military orders - Travel vouchers

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Offers the following tax exemptions to veterans: Disabled Veterans Exemption: Veteran, veteran's spouse, or unmarried surviving spouse is exempt from property taxes. Offers up to $100,000 of the equalized assessed value of the home's equity. Returning Veterans Exemption: Lowers the equalized assessed value of the residence by $5,000 for two consecutive tax years. Includes the tax year and the following year that the veteran returns from active duty. Must have owned the home on January 1 of the tax year. Standard Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities: Provides a reduction in assessed value of residence occupied by a veteran with a disability, or the veteran's surviving spouse.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/05/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.