Homeowners: The Deadline to Apply for Property Tax Savings is May 15, 2026

Dear Chicago,



The Cook County Assessor's Office deadline to apply for property tax savings is Friday, May 15th. When you claim exemptions on your home, you unlock savings that help lower your property tax bill. Applying online is easy and allows certain exemptions to roll over year-over-year.

You may be eligible for exemptions. Browse available exemptions and apply online today. The most common exemptions are listed below. 


• Homeowner Exemption 
• Senior Exemption 
• Low Income "Senior Freeze" Exemption
• Persons with Disabilities 
• Veterans with Disabilities
   

If you have already applied, you can check the status by following these three steps. 


1. Click here, enter your PIN or address. 

2. Select "2025" in the "tax year" dropdown field before clicking "search."

3. Click on the "Exemption Status" tab in the sidebar menu. 

Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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