Senior

Property Tax - Exemption Information (PIO-74)

Freezes the equalized assessed value of a qualifying senior's primary residence to protect against property tax increases from rising assessments.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes EAV at base year; savings vary with tax rates and assessment changes Deadline: File annually with county assessment office (typically July deadline; varies by county) Location: Illinois

Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program (PIO-64)

Illinois property-tax deferral loan for qualifying seniors, with annual county filing and repayment at sale/transfer or estate settlement.

Amount: Defers up to $7,500 per year (subject to equity and program limits) Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 Location: Illinois

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

Tennessee Property Tax Relief: Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Property Taxes if You Are Elderly, Disabled, or a Veteran

State-funded reimbursements that cover part of the property taxes on a primary residence for qualifying Tennessee homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by county Deadline: Apply through your county trustee by 35 days after the April tax delinquency date (typically early April or mid-May depending on county) Location: Tennessee