LaSalle County, IL · LaSalle County
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Application
This application is for property owners age 65 or older who seek a senior citizens homestead exemption for their principal residence in LaSalle County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of LaSalle County · LaSalle County, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- lasallecountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use Form PTAX-324 to apply for a senior citizens homestead exemption for a property you own or have a legal or equitable interest in, occupy as your principal residence, and are liable for the property taxes on. It asks about your age, property, ownership, occupancy, and eligibility, and requires proof of age and proof of ownership or interest. Contact the Chief County Assessment Officer to verify the filing due date.
Who needs it
Property owners age 65 or older who meet the form’s ownership, principal residence, and property tax liability requirements may apply.
How to submit it
Contact the Chief County Assessment Officer to verify the filing due date, then mail the completed form to the CCAO at the address shown on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach proof of age and ownership or interest, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-324 for the senior citizens homestead exemption.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner and property details, assessment year, and answers to the eligibility questions.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of age and documentation showing ownership or a legal or equitable interest in the property.
- 4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the application as the property owner or authorized representative.
- 5
Mail to the CCAO
Verify the filing due date with the Chief County Assessment Officer and mail the form to the address shown on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the senior citizens homestead exemption?
- The form says applicants must be at least 65 during the assessment year, have an ownership or qualifying interest in the property, occupy it as their principal residence, and be liable for its property taxes.
- What documents must I attach?
- Attach proof of age, such as a valid birth certificate, state-issued driver’s license, or state-issued identification card, and documentation showing ownership or a legal or equitable interest in the property.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Attach the requested proof of age and ownership or interest; the signer just signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the application?
- Contact the Chief County Assessment Officer to verify the filing due date, then mail the completed application to the CCAO at the address shown on the form.