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Cook County — Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi reminds homeowners that the deadline to apply for property tax–saving exemptions is Monday, April 21.
More information and an online application is available at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.
Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves homeowners hundreds of dollars on their property tax bills annually.
Other exemptions are also available for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Applications can be submitted online or by mail, and forms are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Polish and Simplified Chinese.
“As we near the application deadline, I urge everybody to check and make sure you have your exemptions,” said Assessor Kaegi. “Share this information with your friends and family to make sure your loved ones have their property tax savings in place."
If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can review the “Exemptions History & Status” section of the “Property Details” page for their home.
Homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online so there is a digital record of their application. This allows Assessor staff to easily locate the application, provide a status update, and notify the homeowner if missing documents are needed.
Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.
As a reminder, exemptions are only reflected on the second installment tax bill.
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