General Property Tax Information | LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE - Veterans Property Tax Assistance
18 North County Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
- Open to veterans and their spouses, or surviving spouses
- Property must be in Lake County and be the principal residence of the owner or applicant
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
If visiting local Township Assessor's Office, call to confirm service hours.
847-377-2050
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
None
Application process
Call for assistance, or visit local Township Assessor's Office
Documents Required:
- DD214 or Military orders
- Travel vouchers
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Offers the following tax exemptions to veterans:
Disabled Veterans Exemption:
Veteran, veteran's spouse, or unmarried surviving spouse is exempt from property taxes. Offers up to $100,000 of the equalized assessed value of the home's equity.
Returning Veterans Exemption:
Lowers the equalized assessed value of the residence by $5,000 for two consecutive tax years. Includes the tax year and the following year that the veteran returns from active duty. Must have owned the home on January 1 of the tax year.
Standard Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities:
Provides a reduction in assessed value of residence occupied by a veteran with a disability, or the veteran's surviving spouse.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/05/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Office that provides home and tax assistance services.