Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1440: PROP TX-TAX DEEDS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that tax deeds issued to the county as trustee shall be recorded by the county and shall not require a municipal transfer stamp or be subject to any municipal real estate transfer taxes, requirements, or certifications prior to recording.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes municipal real estate transfer taxes on county tax deeds, reducing government costs and promoting fiscal efficiency in property tax processing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1867: REVENUE-SENIOR FREEZE-LIHEAP

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation under the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption shall be adjusted each year by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Provides that eligibility limits under the energy assistance program may not exceed the greater of (1) 150% of the federal nonfarm poverty level as established by the federal Office of Management and Budget or 60% of the State median income for the current State fiscal year as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is higher; or (2) the eligibility limit for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts property tax exemption for seniors and LIHEAP eligibility to maintain relief for low-income households through annual cost-of-living adjustments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 1334: PROP TX-PERSON W/ DISABILITY

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities, provides that, if the person with a disability is eligible to receive disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act, then the property is exempt from taxation under this Code. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts disability benefit recipients from property tax, providing tax relief for lower-income individuals under fiscal policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3940: $PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Property Tax Appeal Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $13,716,800.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $13.7M for Property Tax Appeal Board operations, supporting tax dispute resolution within fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1874: PROP TX-CILA EXEMPT

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property on which a community-integrated living arrangement is located is entitled to a reduction in its equalized assessed value in an amount equal to the product that results when the number of occupants who use the community-integrated living arrangement as a primary residence is multiplied by $2,000. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax reduction for community-integrated living arrangements, lowering tax burden on qualifying properties per Property Tax Code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $2,000 tax reduction per occupant for CILA properties, incentivizing affordable housing development for vulnerable populations through property tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1207: PROP TX-PROBATE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that no interest or penalties shall be imposed with respect to property that is included in a decedent's probate estate at the time of a delinquency if the representative of the decedent's estate applies with the county treasurer for a waiver of those amounts and is granted that waiver. Provides that the waiver shall apply beginning on the date of the decedent's death until the earlier of either: (i) the date on which the property is sold, transferred, or conveyed or (ii) the date on which the estate is closed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives property tax penalties/interest for probate estates, providing tax relief per Property Tax Code amendment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House May 20, 2025

HB 4060: SR CITIZEN INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. In provisions regarding income eligibility levels for programs that use the income limits in the Act for eligibility determinations, requires the Department on Aging to adopt rules such that beginning January 1, 2027, and every January 1 thereafter, the income eligibility limits shall be adjusted to extend eligibility to households having an annual household income that is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level for the applicable family size.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief eligibility to households at or below 400% of federal poverty level, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors/disabled individuals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends property tax relief eligibility to households at or below 400% federal poverty level, increasing affordability for seniors/disabled, thus supporting affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1282: SR CITIZEN INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. In a provision setting forth the specified household income eligibility limits used to determine eligibility for reduced vehicle registration fees and free transit services, provides that the Department on Aging shall (rather than may) adopt rules such that on January 1, 2026, and thereafter, the specified household income eligibility limits shall be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts income limits for tax relief program to reflect annual COLA, maintaining eligibility for seniors/disabled for reduced fees/transit, ensuring ongoing tax relief continuity.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends eligibility for free transit services by mandating annual income adjustments, directly expanding access to public transportation for seniors/disabled populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2592: PROP TX-CONDO ABATEMENT

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that any taxing district may, after the determination of the assessed valuation of its property, order the county clerk to abate any portion of its taxes on any qualified condominium property. Provides that the amount of the abatement may not exceed the special assessments imposed against the property by the condominium association during the taxable year. Provides that "qualified condominium property" means a condominium that is located in a low-income community and with respect to which the condominium association has imposed a special assessment for repairs during the taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement for low-income condominium properties, reducing their tax burden per Property Tax Code amendment.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement for low-income condominiums, reducing housing costs and advancing affordability per Property Tax Code amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2996: PROP TX-CELL TOWERS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that wireless telecommunication towers that are not otherwise exempt under a specific provision of the Code are subject to local property taxes and shall be valued according to policies adopted by the chief county assessment officer. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires cell towers to pay local property taxes, closing a previous exemption and increasing tax revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax base expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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