Some projects and tasks are not available year-round and may be available only at specific parks. The Adopt A Park program, started in December 2010, has been steadily growing with seven of 28 parks adopted to date. Each week, more community organizations and individuals call for details on the program.
Under the Illinois exemption system, homeowners may exempt up to $15,000 of their home or other property covered by the homestead exemption. The Illinois homestead exemption requires that you be a legal owner of record to claim the exemption, meaning your name is listed on the deed to the property.
Cook County Assessorâs Office 118 North Clark Street, Room 320 Chicago, IL 60602 312.443.7550. You may find applications and additional information at: www.cookcountyassessor.com. 2. Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. Seniors can save up to $250 a year in property taxes, and up to $750 when combined with the Homeowner Exemption.