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Assessor, REBECCA M. TONIGAN

 

 

 

 

Low income home energy assistance program applications (LIHEAP) can be taken at the Township office.  This

program provides a grant to eligible recipients made

directly to the fuel supplier.  Please call the Township office at (847) 381-1924 for income guidelines.  Applications for seniors and the disabled are now being taking.   All other

applications can be accepted beginning November 1st. 

PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Need help with winter heating bills?

The following is a list of exemptions that could apply to your individual properties.  Please check on your blue card or you tax bill to make sure you are receiving the correct exemptions.  If you are not, please contact our office at (847) 381-1120 and we will file the appropriate paperwork with the county to rectify the situation.

 

As you will see, the Senior Freeze is currently a tiered benefit for incomes between $45,000 and $50,000.  The state legislature is looking into changing this back to a flat amount, but as of this date that has not been changed.  The tiered benefit is as follows:

 

If your household income is $45,000 or less, you will receive the full benefit.

            Example:     60,000 assessment for 2005 (base year)

                    75,000 assessment for 2006

15,000 difference (freeze benefit)

 

If your household income is over $45,000 but not more than $46,250, you will get 80% of the benefit.

Example:     60,000 assessment for 2005 (base year)

                  75,000 assessment for 2006

15,000 difference x .80 = 12,000 (freeze benefit)

 

 

If your household income is over $46,250 but not more than $47,500, you will get 60% of the benefit.

Example:     60,000 assessment for 2005 (base year)

                    75,000 assessment for 2006

15,000 difference x .60 = 9,000 (freeze benefit)

 

 

If your household income is over $47,500 but not more than $48,750, you will get 40% of the benefit.

Example:     60,000 assessment for 2005 (base year)

                    75,000 assessment for 2006

15,000 difference x .40 = 6,000 (freeze benefit)

 

 

If your household income is over $48,750 but not more than $50,000, you will get 20% of the benefit.

Example:     60,000 assessment for 2005 (base year)

                    75,000 assessment for 2006

15,000 difference x .20 = 3,000 (freeze benefit)

 

Exemption Amounts for 2006 Tax Year

General Homestead Limited        $  5,000

Senior Homestead             $  3,500

Homestead Improvement     $25,000 Assessed/$75,000 Market

Senior Freeze Income        $50,000 (Tiered Benefit for Over $45,000)

Disabled Veteran’s Exemption  $70,000 Assessed

Senior Tax Deferral Income     $50,000