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To qualify, applicants must:
Beginning in 2020, all applications must be submitted online through the Smartfile E-Filing Portal. You can receive assistance by phone or in person by calling or visiting the Chief County Assessment Office or the local township assessor’s office. To start the application process:
Have a copy of your 2019 tax return handy, as well as your property PIN number
Go to the Chief County Assessment Office Smart E-Filing Portal at assessor.lakecountyil.gov
Log in to your account, create a new account, or log in as a guest
Click “Available Filings” and choose “EX – Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption”
Click “Begin Filing”
Enter the tax year, 2020, and your property PIN, and follow the instructions
Note that while you do not need to submit proof of income when filing, the Chief County Assessment Office may request to verify income when reviewing your application.
If the property is owned in trust, proof of beneficiary of the trust will also be required if you have not previously provided it