SeniorServe

SeniorServe is a program designed by the DuPage County Treasurer's Office to assist seniors manage the costs associated with their annual property tax bill.  Below are the services highlighted as a part of SeniorServe.

SENIOR CITIZENS HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Initiated by the Supervisor of Assessments' Office, it lowers the taxable value of the property up to $3,500.  Homeowners must have lived in the home and reached 65 years of age during the tax year.  Application may be made at the Township Assessor's office or the Supervisor of Assessments office. Proof of age and ownership is required with the application.

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSESSMENT FREEZE 

Household income limit is $50,000 (in 2008 limit is raised to $55,000) and the senior must meet certain criteria.  For applications or questions concerning the exemption, please call the DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments Office at (630) 407-5858 for more information.

This program is designed for you to designate someone other than yourself or a family member living at your address to receive a duplicate delinquency tax notice.  This duplicate tax notice will be sent when and if your taxes remain unpaid in October, at which time they become delinquent.  A $5.00 fee is required if you choose to sign up for this optional program.  For additional information please contact the Supervisor of Assessments at 630-407-5858 or use the above link.

SENIOR CITIZEN REAL ESTATE TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM

The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows a qualifying senior to defer payment of real estate taxes and any special assessments on his or her residence.  The State of Illinois pays the real estate taxes.  Repayment plus interest of 6% annually is made when the senior sells the property or within a year of the estate being settled.  To qualify you must be 65 years of age by June 1st of the year for which the application is made, have a total household income of less than $50,000, own and occupy the property and have lived in Illinois at least 3 years in a qualifying property, have no delinquent real estate taxes, and have fire and casualty insurance on the property.  The application deadline for this program is March 1st.  For information please call the Treasurer's Office at 630-407-5900 or use the above link.

The Senior Citizens And Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief And Pharmaceutical Assistance Act (Illinois Circuit Breaker, Illinois Cares Rx), provides grants to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications.  When the costs of  property taxes and prescription medicines begin to "overload" seniors and persons with disabilities, this program steps in to help.  For additional information please contact the Illinois Department on Aging at 1-800-252-8966 or use the above link.

DUPAGE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES

The Dupage County Senior Services offers a number of programs directed at protecting the lives of DuPage County senior citizens and ensuring they receive the services for which they qualify.  Senior Citizen Services assists DuPage County residents, aged 60 and older, as they are faced by the challenges of aging.  For additional information please contact the Senior's Unit at 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or use the above link.