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2Form PTAX-343 General Information
What is the Homestead Exemption for Persons with
you are receiving a pension for a non-service connected
Disabilities?
disability.
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Proof of Railroad or Civil Service disability benefits which
The Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD)
(35 ILCS 200/15-168) provides an annual $2,000 reduction in the
includes an award letter or verification letter of total (100%) dis-
equalized assessed value (EAV) of the property owned and oc-
ability.
cupied as the primary residence on January 1 of the assessment
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If you are unable to provide any of the items listed above
year by a person with a disability who is liable for the payment of
as proof of your disability, each year you must submit Form
property taxes.
PTAX 343-A, Physician’s Statement for the Homestead
Exemption for Persons with Disabilities to your Chief County
Who is eligible?
Assessment Officer (CCAO). This form must be completed
To qualify for the HEPD you must
by a physician. You may be required to provide additional
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have a disability during the assessment year (i.e., cannot
documentation. You are responsible for any physicians’
participate in any “substantial gainful activity by reason of a
costs.
medically determinable physical or mental impairment” which
Can I estimate the amount of my exemption?
will result in the person’s death or that will last for at least 12
Yes. Multiply the $2,000 reduction in EAV by the total tax rate
continuous months),
shown on your most recent property tax bill.
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own or have a legal or equitable interest in the property on
Example: $2,000 EAV X 7% = $140 estimated exemption
which single-family residence is occupied as your primary
residence on January 1 of the assessment year, and
When will I receive my exemption?
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be liable for the payment of the property taxes.
The year you apply for this exemption is referred to as the as-
sessment year. The County Board of Review while in session for
If you previously received the HEPD and now reside in a facility
the assessment year has the final authority to grant your exemp-
licensed under the ID/DD (intellectually disabled/developmen-
tion. If your exemption is granted, it will be applied to the property
tally disabled) Community Care Act, Nursing Home Care Act,
tax bill that is paid the year following the assessment year.
Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013,
or MC/DD
you are
(Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled) Act
When and where must I file this Form PTAX-343?
still eligible to receive the HEPD provided your property
Contact your CCAO at the telephone number or address below
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is occupied by your spouse; or
for assistance and to verify your county’s due date.
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remains unoccupied during the assessment year.
Note: To continue to receive this exemption, you must file
If you are a resident of a cooperative apartment building or life
Form PTAX-343-R, Annual Verification of Eligibility for the Homestead
care facility as defined under Section 2 of the Life Care Facilities
Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, each year with your CCAO.
Act you are still eligible to receive the HEPD provided you occupy
File or mail your completed Form PTAX-343:
the property as your primary residence and you are
_______________________________________ County, CCAO
Jennifer Gomric Minton,
St. Clair
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liable by contract with the owner(s) of record for the payment of
the apportioned property taxes on the property; and
____________________________________________________
Disabled Persons' Department, 10 Public Square
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an owner of record of a legal or equitable interest in the
IL
____________________________________________________
Mailing address
Belleville
62220
cooperative apartment building. Leasehold interest does not
City
ZIP
qualify for this exemption.
What documentation is required?
If you have any questions, please call:
(
)
You must provide one of the following items to qualify for the
(618) 825-2704
Can I designate another person to receive a property
HEPD. The proof of disability must be for the assessment year
tax delinquency notice for my property?
shown on Line 3 of this application.
Yes. Contact your CCAO for information on how to designate an-
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A Class 2 Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card
other person to receive a duplicate of a property tax delinquency
from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. Class 2 or Class
2A qualifies for this exemption. Class 1 or 1A does not
notice for your property.
qualify.
Are there other homestead exemptions available for
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Proof of Social Security Administration disability benefits
a person with a disability?
which includes an award letter, verification letter or annual
Yes. However, only one of the following homestead exemptions may
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) letter (only COLA Form
be claimed on your property for a single assessment year
SSA-4926-SM-DI). If you are under full retirement age and
receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability ben-
• Veterans with Disabilities Exemption
efits, proof includes a letter indicating SSI payments (COLA
• Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities
Forms SSA-L8151, SSA-L8155, or SSA-L8156).
• Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
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Proof of Veterans Administration disability benefits which
includes an award letter or verification letter indicating
Official use. Do not write in this space.
Board of review action date: ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___
Date received:___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___
Approved
Denied
Verify Proof of Disability:
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Reason for denial ________________________________________
Expiration date:___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___
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_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
PTAX-343 (R-08/15)
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