Disabled Persons' Homestead Exemption (35 ILCS 200/15-168)

To Qualify:

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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.


 

 

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.

 


 

 

Effect:  

The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption provides an annual $2,000 exemption off the total assessed value. 

     
   

Questions? Call the DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments Office at 630-407-5858.