Exemption Forms & Information

2023 Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption renewal applications were mailed to persons who renewed and received the exemption in 2022. (3/9/2023)

2023 Homestead Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities renewal applications were mailed to persons who renewed and received the exemption in 2022. (2/17/2023)

2023 Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities renewal applications were mailed to persons who renewed and received the exemption in 2022. (2/1/2023)

General Homestead Exemption

Requires an initial application, rentals need annual renewal.
Requires January 1st ownership & occupancy.
Based on the increase above the 1977 EAV up to $6,000, whichever is less.
Amounts to approximate savings of up to $735 in Rockford for 2021 taxes, payable in 2022.
Can be granted to single family rentals if the tenant is liable for the taxes.
General Homestead Exemption Form
2022 Rental/Owner Occupancy Exemption Form
2023 Rental/Owner Occupancy Exemption Form

Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption

Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption

Homestead Improvement Exemption

Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities

Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Exemption for Specially Adapted Housing

Non-homestead Exemptions for Religious, Charitable, or Educational Organizations