Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors

The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program helps qualifying seniors defer payment of property taxes on their home

• The State of Illinois pays your property taxes (up to $7,500 per year).

• You repay the amount, plus 6% annual interest, when you sell the property or within one year after settling your estate.

Who qualifies?

• You must be 65 or older by June 1 of the application year.

• Your total household income must be $65,000 or less.

• You must own and live in the home.

• You need to have lived in Illinois for at least three years in a property.

• Your real estate taxes cannot be delinquent.

• Your home must have up-to-date fire and casualty insurance.

• Applications are open from January 1 to March 1 each year.

For more details or to apply, contact the DuPage County Treasurer’s office at 630-407-5900 or visit their website at: Senior Serve