LaSalle County, IL · LaSalle County

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Application for Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption

Veterans use this application to request the homestead exemption for a principal residence after returning from qualifying active duty.

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City of LaSalle County · LaSalle County, LaSalle County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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lasallecountyil.gov
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What this form is

Form PTAX-341 requests the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption for eligible veterans who returned from active duty in an armed conflict. Applicants provide property, assessment-year, service, residence, and ownership information, answer eligibility questions, and attach proof of ownership and military service. The form says to apply for the assessment year of return and to contact the Chief County Assessment Officer for filing assistance and the due date.

Who needs it

An Illinois resident who served in qualifying forces and returned from active duty may file if they meet the form’s ownership, residence, and tax-liability requirements.

How to submit it

Mail the completed Form PTAX-341 and supporting documentation to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address below on the form. Contact that officer for assistance and the filing due date.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires supporting ownership and military-service documents, but does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download Form PTAX-341 for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the property and assessment-year details, answer the eligibility questions, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach proof of ownership or interest in the property and the military-service documentation described in the form.

  4. 4

    Mail the Application

    Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption?
The form is for Illinois-resident veterans who served in qualifying forces, returned from active duty in an armed conflict, and meet its ownership, principal-residence, and property-tax requirements.
What documents must I attach to Form PTAX-341?
Attach proof of ownership or a legal or equitable interest. The form also requires military-service documentation: Form DD 214 or specified alternatives for those still on active duty after returning home.
Do I need a notary for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption application?
No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization. It requires supporting ownership and military-service documents but does not say those documents must be notarized.
How do I submit Form PTAX-341?
Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address shown on the form. Contact that officer for help and the filing due date.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.