Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County
Application for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities
This application lets a person with a disability request the homestead exemption for a Jo Daviess County property used as a primary residence.
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
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use Form PTAX-343 to request the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities for an assessment year. The application asks about the property, ownership, residence, tax liability, and eligibility, and requires proof of ownership and disability documentation. The form states a July 1, 2026 last date to apply and explains that the exemption is applied to the property tax bill paid the year after the assessment year.
Who needs it
A person with a disability who owns or has a legal or equitable interest in a qualifying primary residence and is liable for its property taxes may file.
How to submit it
File or mail the completed Form PTAX-343 to Jo Daviess County CCAO, 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036. For assistance, call 815-777-1016.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer attaches proof of ownership and disability documentation, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-343 for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property, owner, assessment year, residence, and eligibility information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Attach proof of ownership or legal or equitable interest and the required proof of disability.
- 4
Sign and Date
The property owner or authorized representative signs and dates the application.
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Submit to the County
File or mail the form to Jo Daviess County CCAO at the address printed on the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities application?
- No. The application requires the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it, but it does not require a notary. Attach the requested proof of ownership and disability.
- How do I submit the PTAX-343 application?
- File or mail the completed application to Jo Daviess County CCAO, 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036. The form lists 815-777-1016 for assistance.
- What documents must I attach?
- Attach proof of ownership or legal or equitable interest, such as a deed, contract, trust agreement, or other listed instrument. The form also requires documentation of disability.
- When does the application say it is due?
- The application states a last date to apply of July 1, 2026. It advises applicants to contact the Chief County Assessment Officer to verify the county due date.