Who can file Form PTAX-323?

A property owner may file for a qualifying homestead improvement or rebuilding once the work is completed and occupied. The form asks about ownership, principal residence use, and other eligibility details.

Do I need a notary for the Homestead Improvement Exemption Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests proof of ownership, but does not state that the ownership document or any other attachment must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit Form PTAX-323?

Mail the completed form to the local assessing official at the address shown on the form. It includes spaces for the official’s name, county, and mailing address.

Randolph County, IL · Randolph County

No notary required

Homestead Improvement Exemption Application

Property owners use this application to request a homestead improvement exemption for qualifying improvements or rebuilding to their principal residence.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Randolph County · Randolph County, Randolph County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: randolphcountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Form PTAX-323 requests a homestead improvement exemption for qualifying new improvements to a homestead or rebuilding after a catastrophic event. File after the improvement or rebuilding is completed and occupied. The application asks for property and owner details, information about the work and eligibility, and proof of ownership; the form says additional documentation may be required.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking an exemption for qualifying improvements or rebuilding to a residential property occupied as their principal residence needs this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed Form PTAX-323 to the local assessing official at the address shown on the form. The form provides spaces for the official’s name, county, and mailing address.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests proof of ownership, but does not say that the ownership document or any other attachment must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-323 to request a homestead improvement exemption.
2
Complete the Application
Enter owner and property information, describe the improvement or rebuilding, answer the eligibility questions, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Ownership Proof
Check the type of written instrument attached as proof of ownership and provide the requested instrument details.
4
Mail the Application
Mail the completed form to the local assessing official at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Homestead Improvement Exemption Application request?: Form PTAX-323 requests an exemption for qualifying improvements to a homestead or rebuilding after a catastrophic event. It collects property, owner, eligibility, and ownership information.
Who can file Form PTAX-323?: A property owner may file for a qualifying homestead improvement or rebuilding once the work is completed and occupied. The form asks about ownership, principal residence use, and other eligibility details.
Do I need a notary for the Homestead Improvement Exemption Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests proof of ownership, but does not state that the ownership document or any other attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit Form PTAX-323?: Mail the completed form to the local assessing official at the address shown on the form. It includes spaces for the official’s name, county, and mailing address.

Need something notarized?

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