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This bill amends the Property Tax Code to simplify the process for disabled persons seeking a homestead property tax exemption. Specifically, if an applicant has previously been approved for the $2,000 disability exemption and provides documentation from a medical professional (such as a physician, optometrist, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant) proving they are totally and permanently disabled, they will not need to be reexamined in subsequent tax years. To qualify for this continued exemption, the applicant must: (1) attach the original disability documentation to their application in the following tax year, (2) ensure the previous exemption was not deemed erroneous, and (3) not have reported their own ineligibility for the exemption. The bill builds upon existing provisions that allow persons with disabilities who are unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment to receive a property tax exemption, with the goal of reducing administrative burden for disabled homeowners while maintaining appropriate verification of eligibility.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1614&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104