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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Cook County Exemption Application in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the Permanent Index Number, Township, and Property Address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing your application.
  3. Fill in the Exempt Owner’s Name and their contact details, including address, telephone number, and email. This section identifies who is applying for the exemption.
  4. In the 'Basis of Exemption' section, provide a detailed explanation of why you are applying for an exemption. Be clear and concise to avoid any delays.
  5. If applicable, document any change of ownership by providing details about the previous and new owners along with supporting documentation.
  6. For changes in property use or leasing information, complete those sections thoroughly, ensuring all required documents are attached.
  7. Review all entered information for accuracy before submitting your application through our platform.

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The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.
General Homestead Exemption (GHE) (35 ILCS 200/15-175) The amount of exemption is the increase in the current years equalized assessed value (EAV), above the 1977 EAV, up to a maximum of $10,000 in Cook County, $8,000 in counties contiguous to Cook County, and $6,000 in all other counties.
You must file each year in order to continue to receive the Senior Freeze Exemption and the requirements must be met each year. First-time applicants are encouraged to contact us to ensure eligibility, and if eligible, to apply between January and April.
The Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption enables property owners to receive an expanded Homeowner Exemption with no maximum exemption amount. Of the 1.5 million residential properties in Cook County, fewer than two percent qualified for the Longtime Occupant Homeowner Exemption last year.
For residential property owners, the assessed value equals 10% of the fair market value of the home. For most commercial property owners, the assessed value is 25% of the fair market value. This level of assessed value is the taxable amount of the property, as determined by Cook County ordinance.
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A Senior Exemption is calculated by multiplying the Senior Exemption savings amount ($8,000) by your local tax rate. Your local tax rate is determined by the Cook County Clerk and can be found on your second-installment tax bill or by contacting the Cook County Clerks Office at 312-603-6566.
Most senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are 65 years of age or older (born in 1959 or prior) and own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once this exemption is applied, the Assessors Office automatically renews it for you each year.

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