Senior Homestead Exemption (SHE)
Benefit:
This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of your property by $5,000 and may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption.
To Qualify:
To qualify, applicants must:
- Own and live in the property as their principal residence
- Have reached age 65 during the tax year.
To Apply:
Applications are initiated at the local township office or online at Lake County’s SmartFile Portal. Applicant is required to provide proof of age (Driver’s License, State-issued ID). Applicant need only file once for this exemption.
Properties Held in Trust
If your property is held in a trust, we must verify you are a beneficiary of the trust. The exemptions cannot be applied without this verification. Please include a copy of the pages of the actual trust agreement that state the applicant is a beneficiary. This can usually be found on the first few pages of the trust document. If you have questions, call 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
Email Township
Assessor Phone: (847) 381-1120
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