1) Must be disabled or become disabled during the assessment year.
2) Property must be owner occupied by the disabled person as of January 1st of the eligibility year
     and be liable for the payment of the property taxes
3) Property must be a residential single family home, town home, or condominium
4) You will not be eligible if you are claiming exemption under the Disabled Veterans Exemption
     or the Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption

a) A Class 2 or Class 2A Illinois Disabled Person Identification card from Illinois Secretary of State’s
     Office OR
b) Award letter of Social Security Administration disability benefits OR
c) Award letter of Veterans Administration disability benefits for a non-service-connected disability OR
d) Award letter of Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits
e) If none of the above can be provided, you must submit to the Illinois Department of Revenue Form
     PTAX-343-A Physician’s Statement for Proof of Disability completed by a physician
f) Proof of ownership of the home (deed, title policy, etc.)
g) Application Form PTAX-343 fully completed

The Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption provides an annual $2,000 exemption off the total assessed value. This translates into a tax savings of approximately $95 to $170 depending upon the local tax rates.