Rep. Lilly Highlights Deadline for Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption | Patch

The deadline for applications is March 2.

State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is reminding eligible veterans that the deadline to apply for the veterans homestead exemption is March 2, encouraging them to take advantage of the new law increasing the amount received based on service-related disability.

“Increasing property tax relief for those who put their lives on the line to protect our country is the least we can do to show our appreciation,” Lilly said. “The law is a good step forward, but we cannot stop here in our resolve to give relief to our veterans. I want to make sure that our veterans can access and understand the application process to obtain this relief.”

Lilly supported the measure which expands eligibility for the disabled veterans homestead exemption to veterans who have United States Department of Veterans Affairs-certified service connected disabilities of at least 30 percent. Veterans are encouraged to apply for this exemption and can do so by contacting the Cook County Assessors Office’s website, http://www.cookcountyassessor.com, and download the proper exemption forms to mail in, or call the office at [login to see] .

The deadline for applications is March 2 and they should be sent to the Cook County Assessor’s Office. The application must be renewed annually, as required by state law.