The Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Exemption Qualified senior citizens can apply for a freeze of the assessed value of their property. Applicant must be 65 or older; have a total household income of $45,000 or less; must be the owner of record; and use the property as their principal residence. Contact the Supervisor of Assessments at 815-740-4655 for additional information and/or an application form

A Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program The household income limit to participate in this program has increased to $45,000. This program works like a loan from the State of Illinois to qualified senior citizens, with an annual interest rate of 6%. Any portion or all of the tax may be deferred until the house is sold or until the death of the taxpayer. For information call the Treasurer's Office at 815-740-4675.

The Illinois Circuit Breaker, a state program, gives a grant based on income to renters and homeowners 65 and over who have a household income of the following:

- $21,218 yourself
- $28,480 yourself and your spouse
- $35,740 yourself, your spouse and additional residents.

Contact the State toll free at 1-800-624-2459.

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Social Security

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Medicaid

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