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Matthew O'Shea Ward 19 📞 773-238-8766 ✉️ [email protected]
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Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces that 2025 property tax exemption applications are now available online, offering savings such as the Homeowner Exemption (~$950 annually) and other exemptions for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which is open to workers and employers meeting eligibility criteria, and provides a link for employment opportunities in the ward. The email, funded by the 19th Ward Democratic Organization, includes contact details for assistance and notes that exemption processing may take 8‑10 weeks.

Email from 19th Ward Office

Dear Chicago,



Exemption applications for the 2025 tax year are now available online. When you claim exemptions on your home, you unlock real savings that help lower your property tax bill. Applying for exemptions online is easy and allows certain exemptions to rollover year-over-year. 


One of the most common exemptions is the Homeowner Exemption. This exemption saves homeowners on average around $950 every year. You may also be eligible for other exemptions including: 

  • Senior Exemption
  • Senior Freeze
  • Veteran with Disabilities
  • World War II Veterans
  • Person with Disabilities


Don't miss out on property tax savings. To review the exemptions you received in the past, check your property details and look under the 'Exemption History & Status' section.


Need exemption assistance?

Cook County Assessor's Office is here to help you navigate exemption filing. Contact us directly if you have any questions specific to your exemption application.

  • Send us a message
  • Call us at (312) 443-7550
  • Schedule an in-person appointment


Exemptions may take up to 8-10 weeks to be processed. 


Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement program that makes it easy to save for retirement. Since it launched in 2018, the program has brought retirement savings access to workers in every county across Illinois. Not only is Illinois Secure Choice open to employees who work for an eligible employer, the program is available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving. The program is open to employers who have at least 5 employees in every quarter of the previous year, have been in operations for at least 2 years, and do not offer or contribute to a qualified retirement plan.


You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

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