Applications due April 21

Veterans in Cook County may be entitled to significant savings on their property taxes by applying for exemptions with the Cook County Assessor’s Office.  There are multiple exemptions available for veterans. Exemption applications are due by April 21. 

Veterans with Disabilities Exemption: Provides veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs with a reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) of their property.  The amounts of those EAV deductions depend on the level of disability.

Returning Veterans Exemption: Provides veterans returning from active duty in armed conflict with a reduction in the equalized assessed value of their property – for each taxable year in which they return.

This year, the Assessor’s Office is also pleased to announce a new exemption for World War II veterans and their spouses:  WWII Exemption: Allows veterans who were members of the United States Armed Forces during World War II to receive property tax savings regardless of their level of disability rating. If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can review the “Exemptions History & Status” section of the “Property Details” page for their home.

Exemptions forms are available in Spanish, Polish, and simplified Chinese languages. Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions