Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County
Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption Application
Veterans or authorized representatives use this application to request a homestead exemption for a qualifying principal residence in Jo Daviess County.
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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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application requests the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption for the assessment year a veteran returns from qualifying active duty and the following year. It asks about the veteran's service, residency, property ownership, occupancy, tax liability, and property details. Applicants must attach documentation verifying eligibility, including proof of service and proof of ownership or a legal or equitable interest in the property.
Who needs it
An Illinois resident veteran who meets the service and property requirements, or a representative applying for a qualifying deceased veteran, may file this application.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application and supporting documentation to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer, 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036. The form lists (815) 777-1016 for questions.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests supporting eligibility documents, including service and ownership proof, but does not identify any notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, assessment-year, veteran eligibility, ownership, and occupancy information requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the required proof of service and documentation showing ownership or a legal or equitable interest in the property.
- 4
Sign and Date the Form
Sign and date the application as the property owner or authorized representative.
- 5
Mail the Application
Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. Attach the required eligibility documents, including proof of service and ownership or a legal or equitable interest.
- How do I submit the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption Application?
- Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the Jo Daviess County Chief County Assessment Officer at 330 N Bench St, Ste 1B, Galena, IL 61036.
- What documents must I attach?
- The form requires documentation verifying eligibility. Depending on your service status, provide the specified Form DD 214, Form DD 220, or military orders and a travel voucher; also attach proof of ownership or interest.
- When should I apply?
- The form says to apply for the assessment year you return from qualifying active duty. Contact the Chief County Assessment Officer for assistance and the filing due date.