Incentives and Special Properties

Properties may be eligible for tax incentives and special property guidelines. You can complete all applications online and utilize the eligibility questionnaire below to better understand whether the property is eligible for incentives or special property designation. Please note there have been changes to the affidavit requirements listed below that were previously exempt in 2017 - 2021. You must be able to comply with the affidavit requirements below in order to apply for an incentive or special property designation.

Beginning in January of 2022 compliance with the following affidavit requirements will resume:

 

Eligibility Questionnaire

If you are having a difficult time understanding which incentives and special properties forms you need to complete, please complete the questionnaire below to learn more.

Am I Eligible

 

Online

Step 1.Understand what incentives you are eligible for

If you need help understanding the individual incentives that you are eligible for please complete the questionnaire above. Please ensure that you can also meet the affidavit requirements listed above prior to starting your application. If you do not meet these requirements, you application will be denied.

Step 2.Prepare Required Documentation

Ensure that all documents are prepared prior to starting the form. Detailed requirements are outlined in each eligibility bulletin.

Step 3.Complete Online Application

Complete the online application in the Appeal Portal

Launch Appeal Portal

In-Person

Step 1.Understand what incentives you are eligible for

If you need help understanding the individual incentives that you are eligible for please complete the questionnaire above. Please ensure that you can also meet the affidavit requirements listed above prior to starting your application. If you do not meet these requirements, you application will be denied.

Step 2.Prepare Required Documentation

Ensure that all documents are prepared prior to starting the form. Detailed requirements are outlined in each eligibility bulletin.

Step 3.Bring completed application into our office for filing

Cook County Assessors Office

118 North Clark Street

Third Floor, Room #320

Chicago, IL 60602

Please find below all PDF forms of the Eligibility Assessment Applications for in-person submission:

Class 6b Eligibility Assessment

Class 7a Application

Class 7b Application

Class 7c Eligibility Assessment