Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral is available to homeowners in Arlington Heights, IL.
Illinois Senior Freeze program allows qualifying seniors age 65+ with household income under $65,000 to defer property tax increases. Homeowners pay only the amount paid in the year they first qualified, with increases deferred as a lien until the home is sold.
Freezes property taxes at prior year level for qualifying seniors
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Arlington Heights, IL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Arlington Heights, IL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications due by March 1 annually
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Email us about this programIllinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral is open to homeowners in Arlington Heights, IL. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Illinois Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (800) 624-2459. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications due by March 1 annually.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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