Property Tax Rebate Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - General Homestead Exemption

18 North County Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Property must be in Lake County and the principal residence of the owner or applicant
Individuals can only receive tax exemption on one property (principal residence)

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM If visiting local Township Assessor's Office, call to confirm service hours.

847-377-2050

Voice·

Primary Program Phone

Websitehttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/436/General-Homestead-Exemption

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for assistance, or visit local Township Assessor's Office Documents Required:

Photo ID
Proof of residence

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Offers tax exemption to lower the taxable equalized assessed value of the property up to $8,000.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/26/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Property Tax Rebate Information

Providing organization

LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE

Office that provides home and tax assistance services.