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Property Tax Postponement Information | LAKE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE - Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program

18 North County Street, Room 102, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

To be eligible, individuals must: - Be 65 years of age or older; - Total household income must be $65,000 or less; - Own and occupy the residence, or other qualifying property in Illinois for the last 3 years (except for any period individuals may have temporarily resided in a licensed nursing home). - Property cannot be income producing (e.g. rental income). - Property taxes must be current at the time of application. - The cumulative value cannot exceed 80% of any loans or liens on the property. - Those that have a current mortgage, 2nd mortgage or reverse mortgage must check with their lending institution to see if they qualify

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
847-377-2323

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/511/Senior-Citizen-Tax-Deferral-Program

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Visit the website to download the application. Completed applications must be notarized and mailed by March 1. New applications must be filed for each tax year. Documents Required: - Proof of Residence - Proof of Age - Copy of Title

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Allows seniors to defer part or all the property taxes on their personal residence up to $7,500 annually. The following principles apply: - This is a state loan with a 3% simple interest rate - Repayment upon death or sale of home - A lien will be placed on the property - The program may be utilized for multiple years, if qualifications are met - Participants may apply for other senior tax programs in addition to the deferral program

Date of Last Formal Update

07/16/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY TREASURERS OFFICE

Government office administering fiscal programs for Lake County.