Bill > HB4060

This bill amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act to expand income eligibility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities receiving property tax relief. Specifically, the bill requires the Department on Aging to adjust income eligibility limits starting January 1, 2027, and every January 1 thereafter, to extend program benefits to households with an annual income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level for their family size. The federal poverty level is an income threshold set annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that varies based on household size and is used to determine eligibility for various government assistance programs. By linking the income limits to the federal poverty level and mandating annual adjustments, the bill aims to ensure that more senior citizens and disabled individuals can access property tax relief, potentially helping those with moderate incomes who previously might have been ineligible for assistance.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4060&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104