HB5297

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-INCOME

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5297 modifies the Property Tax Code to adjust the income limits for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.

Illinois HB5297 amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the income limits for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. This bill changes the maximum income limitations for eligible applicants, affecting those who are 65 years or older and meet specific income criteria. The bill also includes provisions for handling applications, determining base years, and managing exemptions in various scenarios, such as when an applicant incurs qualified medical expenses or when a property is improved with a permanent structure.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

Feb 10

House

First Reading