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IL HB2894

IL HB2894
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE INCOME


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Introduced
02/09/2017
In Committee
03/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2019

Introduced Session

100th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the income limitation for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is: (1) $55,000 in taxable years 2008 through 2016; (2) $60,000 in taxable years 2017 through 2020; and (3) $65,000 in taxable year 2021 and thereafter (currently, $55,000 for taxable year 2008 and thereafter). Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Property Tax Code to increase the income limitation for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Specifically, it raises the income limit from $55,000 to $60,000 for taxable years 2017 through 2020, and to $65,000 for taxable year 2021 and thereafter. This exemption allows eligible senior citizens to have their property's equalized assessed value frozen at a certain base amount, reducing their property taxes. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/08/2019)

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