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Property Tax Rebate Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Non-Homestead Exemption

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

Eligibility

Property must be in Lake County and owned in use for tax-exempt purposes

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
847-377-2050

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/444/Non-Homestead-Exemptions

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for assistance, or visit website to apply using the Smart File portal Documents Required: - Application - Affidavit for Tax Exempt Use (not required for state and federal properties) - Photographs of property - Notification of Units of Government (If the request for an exemption would reduce the assessment by $100,000 or more, the applicant must notify the Units of Government in their jurisdiction and include documentation with their application.)

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Offers tax exemption for properties of religious, charitable, and educational organizations. Also includes units of federal, state, and local governments.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/26/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.