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Exemptions

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Senior Citizen Tax Programs and Exemptions

Senior Real Estate Tax Forum in Romeoville August 28

The Senior Citizen Exemption reduces the assessed value of your property by $3500 and is available for a residence owned and occupied by a person 65 or older during the tax year. If you qualify and have not received this exemption, call the Supervisor of Assessments at (815) 740-4648.
The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Exemption Qualified senior citizens can apply for a freeze of the assessed value of their property. Applicant must be 65 or older; have a total household income of $55,000 or less; must be the owner of record; and use the property as their principal residence. Contact the Supervisor of Assessments at (815) 740-4648 for additional information and/or an application form.
A Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program The household income limit to participate in this program has increased to $50,000. This program works like a loan from the State of Illinois to qualified senior citizens, with an annual interest rate of 6%. Any portion or all of the tax may be deferred until the house is sold or until the death of the taxpayer. For information call the Treasurer's Office at (815) 740-4675 or download the IL-1017 and IL-1018 forms below.

(Both the IL-1017 and IL-1018 forms must be completed and sent to the Treasurer's Office)

        IL-1017 Application for Deferral of Real Estate/Special Assessment Taxes
        IL-1018 Real Estate/Special Assessment Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement

        For more information, please see the document Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program produced by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The Illinois Circuit Breaker, a state program, gives a grant based on income to renters and homeowners 65 and over who have a household income of the following:

$22,793 yourself

$30,594 yourself and your spouse

$38,393 yourself, your spouse and additional residents.

Contact the State toll free at 1-800-624-2459.

Dupage County Senior Information

Senior Citizens Resource Directory - 2009

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Title Page
Discrimination Policy
Community Services Department Letter
Applying for Services

Table of Contents

Township Map
Emergency Numbers & Services
Police & Fire
Web Sites of Interest
Hotlines & Helplines
DuPage County Division of Human Services

Adult Day Service

Counseling & Mental Health

Crisis & Emergency
     Disaster and Emergency Relief
     Shelters
     Additional Resources
     Elder Abuse

Education
     Colleges
     Elderhostel
     Libraries

Employment and Volunteer
Employment Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities

Federal, State and Local Benefits
     Federal Benefits
     State of Illinois Benefits
     Energy and Weatherization Assistance
     Local Benefits/Townships

Health, medical and Dental
     Hospitals
     Medical Resources
     House Calls
     Health Organizations
     Dental Resources

Home Support Services
     Home Health Care Agencies
     Community Care Program
     Caregiver Support Services/Respite
     Emergency Response Systems
     Telephone Reassurance Programs
     Hospice
Home Repair and Renovation
Case Management/Elder Care Consultants
     Additional Resources
     Eldercare Locator

Housing
     Residential Options
     Additional Resources
     Reverse Mortgage

Immigration Resources
Community Resources
Federal and State Resources

Insurance
     Medicare
     Medicare Supplemental Policies
     Medicaid
     Long Term Care Insurance
     Additional Insurance Resources
     Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
     Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
     Service in the Neighborhood for Seniors

Legal Services and Advocacy
     Making Your Wishes Known: An Explanation of Terms
     Guardianship
     Legal Services
     Human Rights
     Credit Counseling
     Consumer Protection
     TRIAD/S.A.L.T.
     Additional Resources

Long Term Care Facilities
     Choices for Care
     Levels of Care
     Long Term Care Facilities ? DuPage County
     Residents? Rights
     Long Term Care Advocates

Nutrition
     DuPage Senior Citizens Council?s (DSCC) Senior Nutrition Program
     Community Dining Program and Locations
     Home Delivered Meals
     DuPage Senior Citizens Council
     Additional Food Resources/Programs

Prescription Discounts
     Federal and State Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
     Illinois Cares Rx/Circuit Breaker
     Medicare Part D
     AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
     Veterans
     DuPage County Prescription Drug Card
     Retail/Mail Order Discount Prescription Programs

Recreation and Social
     Senior Centers/Clubs
     Special Recreation Associations
     Golden Age Passport: Lifetime Pass
     Hunting and Fishing Licenses
     Senior Olympics
     President?s Greetings

Tax Relief and Services
     Federal and State Tax Information
     Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
     Tax Benefits
     Property Tax Assistance

Transportation
     Ride DuPage
     DuPage County Paratransit Program
     DuPage County Pilot II Program
     Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)/PACE
     Volunteer Transportation Services
     Private Transportation Services
     Secretary of State
     Drivers Education and Safety
     Local Transportation Services Grid

Veterans Benefits
      Medical Centers
      Clinics
      Vet Centers
      Illinois Veterans Homes
      DuPage Veterans Memorial Inc.

Kane County Senior Information

McHenry County Senior Information

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