Senior Tax Deferral

Do you know a Senior that owns their home? Please read this, and visit the link at the bottom, so you may be able to help them.

The application process opens January 1, 2026 and ends March 1, 2026. It is important that the application is in timely as there will not be exceptions.

Some of the requirements for the program/applicant are:

• Must be at least 65 years old by June 1 and have a total household income less than $75,000.  

• Living on the property or other qualifying property for the last three years,

• Having equity in the property,

• Having no unpaid property taxes or foreclosures, and

• Having fire and casualty insurance for the property.

McHenry County Treasurer said:

 “With the increase in maximum income to be eligible, even more seniors can take advantage of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, which offers our seniors a cost-effective way to defer their property-tax bill if they need to, freeing up funds to pay for other pressing expenses,” Kurtz said. “We encourage anyone who is interested in learning more, either for themselves or a family member, to call our office at 815-334-4260 for more information.  If you call after-hours, we will get back you on the next workday.”

Please check out this link, with more resources and more specifics, in order to make sure that you have all the information to help your loved ones.

https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18503/17?fbclid=IwY2xjawO7wJlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkb3ZGV3FHdVJRNFgxcVdTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHitMluaWdBDkK-g6txnQ4Dd_EOECkUwORNMUD4eCj-WkNyayY1haVtwYfsh6_aem_BW9hfQjYiGGOVVFeAlM4xA