HB 6768

Abstract

Amends the Property Tax Code. Awards a homestead exemption in the amount of $5,000 to disabled persons who meet certain requirements, including having an adjusted gross income of less than $16,000. Makes corresponding changes to cross-references in the provisions concerning certification, certificate of errors, and delinquency notices. Amends the Economic Development Area Tax Increment Allocation Act, the County Economic Development Project Area Property Tax Allocation Act, the County Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1991, the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995, and the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. Deducts the exemption from assessed value calculations for entities that have adopted tax increment allocation financing under these provisions. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to provide that an individual under a deportation order is ineligible for the disabled persons homestead exemption. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.