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Exemption Information

Exemptions are a form of partial property tax relief. Each exemption type is designed to provide tax relief for a specific class of property owners. Eligibility requirements vary for each type of exemption. The amount of tax relief may also vary with each exemption type and property. A property owner may be eligible for more than one exemption type.

Exemptions are available here.

Applications are processed and granted or denied by the Jackson County Assessment Office.

Additional information can be found at the Jackson County Assessment Office or call their office at    618-687-7220.

Owner-Occupied Homestead Exemption

What does this exemption do?
This exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) by the amount of the exemption. For the current tax assessment year, the reduction is $6,000.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
Property ownership and primary residency on the property as of January 1st of the tax year seeking the exemption. Exemptions may also be available for cooperatives and qualified life-care facilities.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-175

Homestead Improvement Exemption

What does this exemption do?
This exemption reduces the EAV attributable to the improvement for 4 years based on the Fair Cash Value (up to $75,000) of the improvement.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
A property must be the principal residence of the owner, and have new improvements (such as addition, patio, or deck) that increases the value of the property.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-180

Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption

What does this exemption do?
This exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) by the amount of the exemption. For the current tax assessment year, the reduction is $5,000.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
A property must be the principal residence of the owner, and the owner must be 65 or older of the tax assessment year. Exemptions may also be available for cooperatives and qualified life-care facilities.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-170

Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption

What does this exemption do?
This exemption effectively freezes your assessment at a base year causing your net assessment not to increase. This does not freeze your taxes, only your assessment.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
A property must be the principal residence of the owner for the beginning of two consecutive years, and the owner must be 65 or older by the tax assessment year and meet certain household income requirements. The maximum household income for this exemption is $65,000.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-172

Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD)

What does this exemption do?
This exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) by the amount of the exemption. For the current tax year, the reduction is $2,000.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
To be eligible for the exemption, the taxpayer must be "unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or medical impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Applicant must own or have a legal or equitable interest in the property on which a single-family residence is occupied as your primary residence on January 1 of the assessment year and be liable for the payment of the property taxes.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-168

Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (SHEVD)

What does this exemption do?
This exemption reduces the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the amount of the exemption. The reduction is as follows:

• All EAV from the property (before taxes are calculated) for a veteran with at least a 70% service-connected disability.
• $5,000 of EAV from the property (before taxes are calculated) for a veteran with a 50%-69% service-connected disability.
• $2,500 of EAV from the property (before taxes are calculated) for a veteran with a 30%-49% service-connected disability.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
To qualify for the Disabled Veterans'; Standard Homestead Exemption the veteran must meet the following requirements:

• Be an Illinois resident who has served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty or state active duty, Illinois National Guard, or U.S. Reserve Forces, and not dishonorably discharged.
• Have at least a 30% service-connected disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.
• Must be the owner of record and occupy the house as of January 1 of the assessment year.
• The property must have a total equalized assessed value of less than $250,000 for the primary residence.

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-169

Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption

What does this exemption do?
This exemption provides a one-time reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the amount of the exemption. For the current tax assessment year, the reduction is $5,000 off the equalized assessed value from the property for a qualifying returning veteran.

Who can qualify for this exemption?
To qualify for the Returning Veterans'; Homestead Exemption the veteran must meet the following requirements:

• Be an Illinois resident who has served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Illinois National Guard, or U.S. Reserve Forces.
• Returning from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States during the assessment year.
• Owned or had a legal or equitable interest in the property used as the principal place of residence on January 1 of the assessment year.
• Must be liable for the payment of the property taxes.

NOTE: For purposes of this exemption, "occupy" means your principal place of dwelling which is "the place where a person has his or her true, fixed permanent home and principal establishment, and to which, whenever he or she is absent, he or she has the intention of returning".

How do I apply for this exemption?
You must apply for the exemption with the Jackson County Supervisor of Assessment.

35ILCS 200/15-167

The Assessor’s Office is always available to help educate property owners about the property tax exemptions available to them.

Call the office at 618-457-2723 to inquire about exemptions.