Exemptions

2026 Annual Exemption Applications

The Will County Supervisor of Assessments will mail 2026 renewal applications in mid-April 2026.

Applicants are asked to wait until they receive their 2026 renewal application by mail before visiting the Township Office. You must bring the renewal application with you. If you are renewing multiple exemptions, we ask that you bring in all paperwork at the same time.

Important: Applications cannot be processed without all required renewal documentation.

UPCOMING:

Will County Exemption Event April 28, 2026

Will County will host an Exemption Event at Troy Township, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood, IL, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This is a walk-in event only. No appointments required.

Renewals: Applicants must bring renewal forms and all required documents. Applications cannot be processed without proper paperwork.

Please note:  if you have never signed up for an exemption, we can help you get signed up.  Forms are available on the Will County SOA website http://www.willcountysoa.com/ or we can assist you at the Township Assessor’s Office during exemption hours Monday – Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm (regular office hours 8:00am-4:00pm).

There are several exemptions available to homeowners. Please read the list below to see if you are eligible for any or all.  Our office has all the necessary applications and our helpful staff will assist you with the completion of all applications.

Requirements do vary based upon the exemption. Here is a short list of the basic requirements. Please contact our office for more details and specific information.

Exemptions Available:  Please check the right side of your property tax bill to verify what exemptions you are receiving.  Please note: exemption amounts are off of your assessed value.

General Homestead – $8,000
Must be the property owner, must be your principal residence and must be responsible for the payment of property taxes.  This exemption will remain with your property unless you move. This exemption is applied by the assessor.

General Senior Homestead – $8,000
Same requirements as the General Homestead exemption, plus must be 65 years of age or older. Does not have to be renewed unless you move.

Senior Freeze – Varies (please note the freeze does not freeze your taxes-it freezes your assessed value)
Requirements:  Property owner, principal residence, responsible for the payment of property taxes, plus 65 years of age or older and total household income must be below $75,000. A copy of your filed income tax and social security benefit statement is required. If you do not file income tax, bring all income related statements with you. You must have lived in your home for two Januarys to qualify for this exemption. This exemption requires an annual renewal.

Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption – $2,000
Same requirements as the General Homestead exemption, plus Class 2 or 2a state disabled ID card or proof of social security disability benefits which includes an awards letter or a physician statement.  No age requirement but name must be on the deed. This exemption requires an annual renewal.

Disabled Veteran – Starting at $2,500 – must be owner of record, principal residence and responsible for the payment of property taxes.  You must provide documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the current assessment year and one of the following documents that is the original or a copy certified by the county recorder, recorder of deeds, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or the National Archives Record Center. * Form DD 214 or separation of service from the War Department  (military service prior to 1950); * Certification of military service Form; or * Illinois Driver’s license or ID card showing a Veteran’s Designation.  To request documentation that specifies your percentage of “service-connected disability rating,” * call your local Department of Veterans’ Affairs office (or other veteran’s assistance office)’ or * go online to your Veteran’s E-benefit account at ebenefit account at ebenefits.va.gov.  Any other rating is not valid.

Returning Veteran – $5000 (one time per deployment)
Same requirements as the General Homestead exemption, plus DD214.  If still active, military orders and travel voucher DD 220. Veteran must return from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States.

Homestead Improvement – Up to $25,000
Requirements:  Must be property owner, principal residence, and responsible for the payment of property taxes. Certain improvements that would add to your assessed value are decks, in-ground pools, additions, etc. could qualify for this exemption.  This is a four year exemption and is applied by the assessor. Non-qualifying improvements include general maintenance and repairs, such as: window & door replacement, residential driveways, roof & siding replacement, and solar panel installation.

Please call our office at 815-744-5806 or 5807 if you have any questions.