Property Tax Postponement Information | LAKE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE - Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program
18 North County Street, Room 102, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
Seniors (age 65 years and older) with annual household income at or below $75,000
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
847-377-2323
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Download, complete, and return Application for Deferral of Real Estate Special Assessment Taxes for Tax Year and Real Estate Special Assessment Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement for Tax Year
Documents Required: None
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Allows seniors to defer part or all the property taxes on their personal residence up to $7,500 annually. The following principles apply:
This is a state loan with a 3% simple interest rate
Repayment upon death or sale of home
A lien will be placed on the property
The program may be utilized for multiple years, if qualifications are met
Participants may apply for other senior tax programs in addition to the deferral program
Date of Last Formal Update
03/30/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY TREASURERS OFFICE
Government office administering fiscal programs for Lake County.