Do I need a notary for the disability homestead exemption verification form?

No. The form asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it without a notary. If using the physician’s statement option, attach completed Form PTAX-343-A.

How do I submit the annual verification form?

File or mail the completed form to the Chief County Assessment Officer. Contact the CCAO using the telephone number or address provided by the county to verify the due date.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the property owner’s contact details, date of birth, assessment year, property index number, eligibility answers, proof of disability, and the owner's or representative's signature and date.

What proof of disability can I identify on the form?

The form lists a qualifying Illinois disability identification card, Social Security disability benefits, a qualifying Veterans Administration pension, Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits, or Form PTAX-343-A.

Lee County, IL · Lee County

No notary required

Annual Verification of Eligibility for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

This annual verification form 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 Lee County · Lee County, Lee County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: leecountyil.com
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this form each year to renew the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities for the assessment year shown on the form. It asks for property and owner details, eligibility answers, and proof of disability; the Chief County Assessment Officer may request supporting documentation. The form says failure to file by the county’s due date may result in termination of the exemption.

Who needs it

Property owners with disabilities who previously received this exemption must file the form annually to continue receiving it.

How to submit it

File or mail the completed form to the Chief County Assessment Officer. Contact the CCAO at the telephone number or address provided by the county to verify the due date.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; if you select the physician’s statement option, attach completed Form PTAX-343-A.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the annual verification form for the assessment year you are requesting.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and owner details, answer the eligibility questions, and identify your proof of disability.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
If you select the physician’s statement option, attach completed Form PTAX-343-A. The CCAO may request additional disability documentation.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then file or mail it to the Chief County Assessment Officer. Contact the CCAO to verify the county’s due date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the disability homestead exemption verification form?: No. The form asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it without a notary. If using the physician’s statement option, attach completed Form PTAX-343-A.
How do I submit the annual verification form?: File or mail the completed form to the Chief County Assessment Officer. Contact the CCAO using the telephone number or address provided by the county to verify the due date.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the property owner’s contact details, date of birth, assessment year, property index number, eligibility answers, proof of disability, and the owner's or representative's signature and date.
What proof of disability can I identify on the form?: The form lists a qualifying Illinois disability identification card, Social Security disability benefits, a qualifying Veterans Administration pension, Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits, or Form PTAX-343-A.

Need something notarized?

This Annual Verification of Eligibility for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.