Northfield Township

Assessor's Department

Northfield Township Assessor
Patricia K. Damisch CIAO

Spring Time Is Exemption Time!

Citizens who last year received a homeowners or senior exemption on their second installment bill will automatically receive them this year. However, homeowners should keep in mind that every spring Cook County accepts applications for those exemptions that must be renewed annually. Those exemptions are as follows:

Senior Freeze – Residents who were 65 or older in the 2009 may apply for this if their total 2008 household income was under $55,000. Applications are due to Cook County on June 2, 2010.

Long Time Occupant – This is for residents that have owned their home 10 years or more. For the 2009 taxes that are due in 2010 the total 2008 household income must be under $100,000. Applications will be mailed to owners in mid-late May.

Disabled Person Exemption – This is for owners that cannot participate in any substantial gainful activity due to a medically determined impairment. Proofs of disability include an Illinois Class 2 Disabled Person ID or a Social Security Administration benefits award letter. Applications are due June 2, 2010.

Disabled Veteran Exemption – Veterans who have a service related disability may qualify for this exemption. A letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is required to prove that the disability is related to military duty. Forms are due June 2, 2010.

Returning Veterans Exemption – A onetime exemption is available to any Illinois resident upon their return from active duty in armed conflict. Required documentation includes a copy of their military orders and a travel voucher. Applications are due June 2, 2010.

Forms are available for all exemptions (except the Long Time Occupant) at www.cookcountyassessor.com. or at the Northfield Township office. Your exemptions history details are available online via the home page of the Cook County Assessor’s website. Click the Exemptions tab and then click on Exemptions Search.