Yes—seniors still pay property taxes; there is no age at which they automatically stop in Illinois. Starting at age 65, seniors may qualify for relief: the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (lowers EAV), the Senior Freeze (freezes EAV, income-limited), and a Senior Tax Deferral Program (postpones payment, repaid later). Apply through the Cook County Assessor.
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