Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County
Annual Verification of Eligibility for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities
This annual renewal application is for property owners with disabilities who want to continue receiving the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jo Daviess County · Jo Daviess County, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- jodaviesscountyil.gov
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What this form is
Use Form PTAX-343-R each year to renew the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities. The application asks for the owner’s contact and property information, assessment year, eligibility details, and proof of disability; a physician’s statement may be required if other proof is unavailable or has changed or expired.
Who needs it
Property owners with disabilities who wish to continue receiving the exemption must file this annual verification with the Chief County Assessment Officer.
How to submit it
File or mail the completed form to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer, 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036. Call 815-777-1016 with questions.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the property owner or authorized representative signs and dates a statement made under penalties of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download Form PTAX-343-R for the annual verification of eligibility.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the owner and property information, assessment year, and answers to the eligibility questions.
- 3
Identify Disability Proof
Mark the applicable proof of disability. Attach completed Form PTAX-343-A if you select that option.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then file or mail it to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Homestead Exemption renewal?
- No. The form is signed without a notary. The property owner or authorized representative signs and dates a statement made under penalties of perjury.
- How do I submit the renewal application?
- File or mail the completed form to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer at 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property owner and homestead details, the assessment year, answers about eligibility, and information identifying proof of disability.
- What proof of disability can I provide?
- The form lists a qualifying Illinois disability identification card, Social Security disability benefits, a Veterans Administration pension for a non-service-connected disability, Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits, or Form PTAX-343-A.