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DuPage County homestead exemption

In DuPage County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments (with your Township Assessor).

Office
DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments (with your Township Assessor)
Deadline
Not in our data
State exemption
$6,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Not in our dataStatewide rule

In most cases your Township Assessor grants the general homestead exemption automatically, with no formal application. The senior exemption needs an application with proof of age and ownership, and past recipients get renewal information each year.

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Local homestead amounts in DuPage County

DuPage County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
General Homestead Exemption
Beginning with 2023 taxes payable in 2024, the maximum deduction is $8,000 of assessed value.
All taxing districts in DuPage County$8,000 off assessed valueSource
Senior Citizens' Homestead Exemption
Seniors get up to $8,000 off equalized assessed value. The county says that at an average rate of $7.2970 per $100, this saves about $584.
All taxing districts in DuPage County$8,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Look up your parcel on DuPage County's Property Information search, or ask your Township Assessor about your exemption status.

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Illinois rules that apply here

  • You own (or have a qualifying leasehold or equitable interest in) the home and live there as your principal dwelling
  • You are liable for paying the property taxes on it

Full Illinois homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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