Announcements

Announcements:

Board of Directors:

Jacqueline Jones, President

Wendy Withers, Vice President

Randall Phillips, Secretary

Vincent Kelly, Treasurer

Teresa Green, Director at Large

Margrit Withers, Director at Large

Sarah Yates, Director at Large

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Park Forest Cooperative III, Area J Regular Board Meeting

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Park Forest Cooperative III, Area J – Board Room is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Park Forest Cooperative III, Area J – Regular Board Meeting
Time: 6:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Yard waste season begins April 1. The last day for yard waste service is November 30th.

Lawn Stickers are available at the office for $3.35 each.

50lb Salt Bags are available at the office for purchase

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Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-5:00pm ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Senior Exemption Refund: Senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are 65 years of age or older (born in 1956 or prior). If you are eligible to receive this refund for the first time, then you must apply with the Assessor’s Office.

Senior Freeze Update: Senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are over 65 years of age and have a total household annual income of $65,000 or less in the 2021 calendar year. The automatic renewal of this exemption due to COVID-19 has ended. Applicants must apply annually.

NEW: The “Senior Freeze” has been renamed to the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze.
State legislation now considers homeowners enrolled in the following programs to be eligible for the “Senior Freeze.” Proof of enrollment is required, please read the instructions under the Eligibility section to learn more.

Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Benefit Access Program
Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Automatic Renewal: No, this exemption must be filed annually.
Due Date: The filing period for tax year 2023 will open in early spring.

Disabled Persons Exemption: Automatic Renewal: Please check with the Assessor’s Office for information.

Veterans Disability Exemptions:

This Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities is for veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption reduces certain amounts of the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) on the primary residence of a veteran with a disability, very likely lowering the tax bill. The amounts of those EAV deductions depend on the level of disability.
The automatic renewal of this exemption due to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended. All applicants must reapply annually.

Automatic Renewal: No, this exemption must be filed annually.

***If you need to make an appointment to apply for the first time or reapply for the Freeze only, Please contact the Assessor’s Office for an appointment @ (708) 748-6722.

You may also visit the tax assessors website for updated information: https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/senior-freeze-exemption

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Area J Co-op Main Office