Going to the Hearing .......................................................................................... 30. D. If You Disagree with the Courtâs Order ..............................................................
Properties cannot receive both the LOHE and the General Homestead Exemption or Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Properties that qualify for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption will receive the same amount calculated for the General Homestead Exemption. For information and to apply for this homestead exemption, contact the Cook County Assessor's Office.
Check whether you filed for homestead exemption last year. Step 2. Fill in your county and the tax year. Under the Application for heading, check the box beside Homestead Exemption. Under Added Benefits, check the box beside other homestead exemptions you can claim. Residents 65 or older with a limited income can claim an additional exemption up to $50,000. Widowed, blind or disabled residents get a $500 exemption for each category.