What is the Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption?

The Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption enables you to receive an expanded Homeowner Exemption with no maximum exemption amount. 

Who qualifies for a Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption?

Requirements for the Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption for Tax Year 2018 state that you must have

Veterans must complete the exemption application with the CCAO and:

To qualify for the Returning Veterans Exemption the veteran must be:

Veterans returning from active duty in armed conflict are eligible to receive a $5,000 reduction in the equalized assessed value of their property for each taxable year in which they return.

Veterans must complete the Exemption Application and return to the Cook County Assessor's Office (118 N. Clark St., Room 320, Chicago, IL 60602) and also, please, include:

To qualify, the veteran must be:

Veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for this annual exemption. It reduces by certain amounts the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) on a disabled Veterans primary residence, very likely lowering the tax bill.

Documentation Needed

Applicants must complete the exemption application with the Cook County Assessor's Office and must provide one of the following documents:

To qualify for the Disabled Persons Exemption the taxpayer must:

This exemption provides disabled persons with an annual $2,000 reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) of the property.