General Homestead Exemption: This exemption reduces your assessed value on your primary residence by $5,000. In order to qualify, the home must be owner occupied. No filing is necessary, but verify the exemption on your tax bill.

Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption: This exemption reduces your assessed value on your primary residence by $3,000. You can apply for this exemption at our office once you turn 65. You will need to bring the deed of your property and proof of age (driver's license, state id, or birth certificate).

Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze: If you already qualify for Senior Homestead Exemption and your total household income is less than $50,000, you may qualify for Senior Homestead Assessment Freeze. This exemption freezes your assessment, and must be applied for annually. Forms are sent out by the Supervisor of Assessment's Office in April to those seniors who are already receiving the exemption or have recently applied for the Senior Homestead Exemption. If you have any questions, please call the Will County Supervisor of Assessment's Office at (815) 740-4648.

Homestead Improvement Exemption: A homeowner may make improvements to his/her primary residence, and be eligible to receive an exemption for the increase of the assessment due to the improvement. This amount cannot exceed $25,000 in assessed value, and is granted for four years. No filing is necessary.