Illinois Property Tax Exemptions for People with Disabilities

Illinois property tax exemptions for people with disabilities: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

Illinois has 3,378,910 owner-occupied homes (ownership rate 67.1%). Disability exemptions are narrower than the general homestead; the verified statewide rules are below.

Verified Illinois details: What you get: An annual $2,000 reduction in the EAV of your primary residence. How to apply: File Form PTAX-343 with proof of disability at your Chief County Assessment Office. Renewal: Renew every year with Form PTAX-343-R.

How neighbors handle this

• Kentucky: For the 2025-2026 assessment years, $49,100 is deducted from the assessed value of your home.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the Illinois county office before filing.

Disability filings in Illinois sit alongside the general General Homestead Exemption and other homestead exemptions (Reduces the equalized assessed value of an owner-occupied home. Separate exemptions exist for seniors, senior assessment freeze, disabled persons and veterans). Bring the disability documentation your county lists; the general filing path is: Contact your county assessor's office.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 17). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

An annual $2,000 reduction in the EAV of your primary residence.

How to apply

File Form PTAX-343 with proof of disability at your Chief County Assessment Office.

Renewal

Renew every year with Form PTAX-343-R.

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Illinois overview · People with Disabilities exemptions in other states · Savings calculator · Seniors · Veterans

What property tax exemptions are there for people with disabilities in Illinois?

An annual $2,000 reduction in the EAV of your primary residence.

How do people with disabilities apply in Illinois?

File Form PTAX-343 with proof of disability at your Chief County Assessment Office.