Returning Veterans Exemptions
Benefit:
This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of the veterans principal residence by $5,000 for two consecutive assessment (tax) years. This would include the tax year and the following year that the veteran returns from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States.
To Qualify:
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be an Illinois resident who served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Illinois National Guard, or U.S. Reserve Forces,
- Have returned from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the U.S.,
- Own or have a legal or equitable interest in the land on which a single-family residence is situated and used as applicant’s principal place of residence on January 1 of the assessment years, and
- Be liable for the property tax payments
To Apply:
Applications are initiated at the local township office or the Chief County Assessment Office.
Properties Held in Trust
When you are applying for a new exemption and the property is held in trust, we must verify that the applicant is a beneficiary of that trust. The exemptions cannot be applied without this verification. Please include a copy of that part of the actual trust agreement which states that the applicant is a beneficiary. This can usually be found on the first few pages of the trust document. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at 847-381-1120.
Cuba Township
28000 W. Cuba Road
Barrington, IL 60010
Office Hours: M–F 9am–4pm
Township Phone: (847) 381-1924
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Assessor Phone: (847) 381-1120
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