Do I need a notary for the Senior Assessment Freeze Application?

No. The affidavit is sworn under oath, but the form has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.

What income information does the application ask for?

Report household income for 2025, including income for you, your spouse, and all other household members. The application says applicants must provide income eligibility documentation every year.

When is the 2026 application due?

The form lists December 31, 2026, as the last date to apply.

Lee County, IL · Lee County

No notary required

Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit

This application is for eligible senior residents seeking the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption for their Lee County property.

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

Eligible applicants use Form PTAX-340 to apply for the 2026 exemption and provide information about themselves, their property, and their household income for 2025. The application asks applicants to attest to residency, ownership or interest in the property, tax liability, age, and other eligibility details. Applicants must provide income eligibility documentation each year, and the county may request additional documents to verify eligibility.

Who needs it

Lee County residents seeking the 2026 exemption who meet the age, household income, residence, property interest, and property tax liability requirements should file this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the Lee County Chief County Assessment Office, 112 E Second St, Dixon, IL 61021. The form also lists the office phone number as (815) 288-4483.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; although the affidavit is sworn under oath, it has no notary block, and the applicant signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-340 for the 2026 Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details, report 2025 household income, and complete the affidavit.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include documentation of income eligibility. Attach an additional sheet for household members if needed.
4
Mail It to the County
Mail the completed form to the Lee County Chief County Assessment Office at 112 E Second St, Dixon, IL 61021.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Senior Assessment Freeze Application?: No. The affidavit is sworn under oath, but the form has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Senior Assessment Freeze Application?: Mail the completed form to the Lee County Chief County Assessment Office, 112 E Second St, Dixon, IL 61021.
What income information does the application ask for?: Report household income for 2025, including income for you, your spouse, and all other household members. The application says applicants must provide income eligibility documentation every year.
When is the 2026 application due?: The form lists December 31, 2026, as the last date to apply.

Need something notarized?

This Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.