Senior Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

To qualify you must:

• be age 65 by June 1st of the year for which the application is made

• have a household income of less than $50,000 [Effective 1/1/2007]

• own and occupy the property

• have lived in Illinois in a qualifying property at least 3 years

• be liable for payment of real estate taxes on the property

• have no delinquent real estate taxes

• have fire and casualty insurance on the property

• file application by March 1st, in the year the taxes are due

How do I apply?

Applications and guidelines are available from:

Gwen Henry
DuPage County Collector
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Phone (630) 407-5900

http://www.dupageco.org/treasurer/

What benefits does this program provide?

This program allows a qualifying senior to defer payment of real estate taxes and any special assessments on his or her residence. The State pays the real estate taxes and repayment plus interest of 6% annually is made when the senior sells the property or within a year of his or her passing.