Q: Who is eligible for the program?
A: Homeowners who have a principal residence is in the City of Chicago and who make $200,000 a year or less and have seen an increase in their 2008 property tax bill. Only one check will be given per homeowner and per property.
Q: How do I know if I qualify?
A: The amount of tax relief you might receive is based on a combination of income level and the amount of your property tax increase.
To see if you qualify, calculate your property tax increase from tax year 2007 to tax year 2008. If the increase is more than $50 and your income is less than $200,000 you may be eligible. The lower your income and the higher your property tax increase, the more relief you’ll be eligible for.
Any applicant with dept amounts owed to the City of Chicago is not eligible for The City of Chicago Property Relief Program.
Q: Why do I have to apply for this program?
A: In order to qualify, homeowners must apply for it because the program is tied to the homeowner’s income. The City does not have that information unless the homeowner provides it.
Q: How soon will I receive a check?
A: Within six to eight weeks upon submitting your application.
Q: What will the checks look like?
A: They will come in the form of Chase Visa Check Card and will be mailed to the homeowner’s mailing address.
Q: How much relief should I expect?
A: We estimate that through this program, we’ll be able to give a check for those who qualify ranging from $25 to $200. The average check will be about $150.
Click here to use the Chicago Property Tax Relief Program Calculator to calculate the amount for which you may be eligible.
Q: What kinds of additional documents to I need to provide with my application?
A: To complete the application, you will need to attach a copy of your current tax bill as well as a photocopy of a government-issued identification card with a photo that indicates your home address:
Driver’s License
State ID Card
Q: Where can I submit my application?
A: Applications are being accepted by mail or at City drop-off locations.
MAIL: Applications are being accepted by mail at:
Property Tax Relief Program
c/o Chicago Tax Assistance Center
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
DROP-OFF: Applications can also be dropped off at one of the City’s
Revenue Sites between 8 AM – 6:30 PM (M-F):
2550 W. Addison St.
4770 S. Kedzie Ave.
2006 E. 95th St.
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8 AM – 4:30 PM (M-F)
8 AM – 3:30 PM. (Sat)
400 W. Superior
Q: Can I wait and apply this relief program to my January property tax bill?
A: Yes, although the relief checks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to get your application in as quickly as possible.
Q: I don’t have a copy of my property tax bill. Where can I get one?
A: Please contact:
Chicago Tax Assistance Center
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 100
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-1000
ctac@cityofchicago.org
