Cook County Assessor's Office
Cook County Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners in Homewood, IL.
Annual property tax reduction for Cook County homeowners age 65 and older. Reduces the equalized assessed value (EAV) of your home by $8,000 for the 2023 tax year, lowering your overall property tax bill. Must be applied for once, then automatically renews.
Typical annual tax savings of $800-$1,000 based on local rates
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Homewood, IL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Homewood, IL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
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: Automatic renewal after initial application
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $8,000 reduction in assessed value.
Cook County Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption is open to homeowners in Homewood, IL. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Cook County Assessor's Office using the official program link on this page or call (312) 443-7550. There is no middleman and no fee.
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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