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.
Homestead Improvement Exemption. This exemption allows an owner occupied residence to be improved to an extent that the fair market value of the residence increases by up to $75,000 without an increase to the property taxes attributable to that new improvement for up to four years.