- Military personnel on active duty out of state or overseas for extended periods that include the due date for real-estate taxes are eligible to defer payment of their taxes under the provisions of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act and related Illinois statutes.
- Instead of the penalties, costs and fees for real-estate taxes normally imposed under Illinois law, the penalties can be waived through180 days after the return from active duty of the member of the military who owns the real estate in question.
Property Tax Relief for Military Personnel
