Senior Programs
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Are you stretching a fixed income to pay your energy bills? There are programs available to
help seniors in all areas of money management.
Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral – allows qualified senior homeowners to defer
all or part of your real estate taxes.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption – allows qualified seniors to freeze the equalized value of your home to avoid increased property taxes.
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Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption – provides tax relief by reducing the equalized assessed value of your home by $2,500, which can reduce your tax bill by up to $250.
Illinois Cares RX - helps qualified low-income seniors pay for most prescription drugs.
Circuit Breaker Program – provides grants to low-income seniors and disabled citizens to help pay property taxes. Both owners and renters are eligible.
Find out if you qualify for these programs and more by contacting the Illinois Department on Aging Senior Helpline at 800 252-8966 or visit www.state.il.us/aging.
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