A number of programs are available to reduce the tax bills of citizens of Sangamon County or to assist citizens in paying their real estate taxes. General Homestead Exemption Homeowners can reduce the taxable value of their property by $6000. Taxpayers can determine if they received this exemption by visiting the tax look up screen. For more information on qualifications and how to apply for this exemption, see the Supervisor of Assessments web page. Senior Citizen Exemption Homeowners who are 65 or over can reduce the taxable value of their property by an additional $4000. Taxpayers can determine if they received this exemption by visiting the tax look up screen. For more information on qualifications and how to apply for this exemption, see the Supervisor of Assessments web page. Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homeowners who are 65 or over and have a maximum total household income of $55,000 or less, can freeze the taxable value of their property resulting in significant savings. Taxpayers can determine if they received this exemption by visiting the tax look up screen. For more information on qualifications and how to apply for this exemption, see the Supervisor of Assessments web page. Homestead Improvement Exemption Home Owners can delay up to four years the increase in fair market value up to $75,000 of their property attributable to a home improvement. The reduction in value for 4 years can result in significant savings to the taxpayer. Taxpayers can determine if they received this exemption by visiting the tax look up screen. For more information on qualifications and how to apply for this exemption, see the Supervisor of Assessments web page. Circuit Breaker Senior citizens and disabled citizens may qualify for a grant up to $700 to assist in paying property tax through the Circuit Breaker Grant Program. The Circuit Breaker program is administered by the Illinois Department on Aging. To find out more please contact the Department on Aging at 1-800-624-2459 or on the web at www.state.il.us/aging. Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program Qualifying senior citizens may defer all or part of their property tax and special assessment payments under this tax relief program. Homeowners 65 and over with household income under $50,000 can defer paying property taxes on their residence by using up to 80% equity in their property. A lien is filed on the property and taxes do not become due until the property is sold or the taxpayer dies. To find out more please contact the Sangamon County Treasurer’s office at (217) 753-6800. Disabled Veteran Exemption Certain disabled veterans can qualify to have up to $58,000 in taxable value exempted from taxation. The reduction in value can result in significant savings to the taxpayer. Taxpayers can determine if they received this exemption by visiting the tax look up screen. For more information on qualifications and how to apply for this exemption, see the Supervisor of Assessments web page. Active Duty Military Deferral Military personnel on active duty are eligible to defer the payment of real estate taxes under the provisions of the Soldiers’and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, as amended. This deferral applies to taxes becoming due in the period between your active duty date and 90 days from your release from active duty. Please contact the Sangamon County Treasurer’s office for more details. Back to Treasurer Home Page