Disabled Persons' Homestead Exemption (35 ILCS 200/15-168)
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Must be disabled or become disabled during the assessment year. |
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Property must be owner occupied by the disabled person as of January 1st of the eligibility year and be liable for the payment of the property taxes. |
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Property must be a residential single family home, town home, or condominium. |
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You will not be eligible if you are claiming exemption under the Disabled Veterans Exemption or the Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption. |
Documents Needed: |
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A Class 2 or Class 2A Illinois Disabled Person Identification card from Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. OR |
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Award letter of Social Security Administration disability benefits. OR |
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Award letter of Veterans Administration disability benefits for a non-service-connected disability. OR |
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Award letter of Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits. |
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If none of the above can be provided, you must submit to the Illinois Department of Revenue Form PTAX-343-A Physician’s Statement for Proof of Disability completed by a physician. |
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Proof of ownership of the home (deed, title policy, etc.). |
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Application Form PTAX-343 fully completed. |
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Process: |
File all documents with DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments Office. The application form may be obtained from that office or online at www.dupageco.org/SOA.
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Effect: |
The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption provides an annual $2,000 exemption off the total assessed value. |
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Questions? Call the DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments Office at 630-407-5858. |
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