HB5245 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROP TAX-SENIORS LEVEL BILLING
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Travis Weaver
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 200/15-172a new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, with regard to all applicants who meet the household income and other qualifications set forth for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, and notwithstanding any other law, for property tax bills prepared for tax year 2026 and thereafter, the county collector shall bill the eligible household an amount that shall not exceed the property tax bill for the same household for the prior tax year. Provides an exception to the level tax billing privilege when an assessed improvement is made by the owner or occupant of the real property. Provides that eligibility for level property tax billing is contingent upon the household's continuing eligibility for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee