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Supervisor of Assessments strives to administer an accurate,
fair, uniform, and timely assessment of all real property
in White County in accordance with and as mandated by the
Illinois Property Tax Code. |
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| Contact: |
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Nancy A. Winter
314 E Cherry St
P.O. Box 44
Carmi, IL 62821
Ph: 618-382-2332 Ext. 6
Office
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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| Function: |
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is the function of the county Supervisor of Assessments
to monitor and direct the countywide valuation of real property
for the purpose of real estate taxation. This mandated function
includes but is not limited to: |
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Provide
assistance and information to the individual township assessors |
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Monitor
all functions for compliance with state statutes and IL
Department of Revenue procedures |
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Apply
exemptions and preferential assessments |
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Analyze
sales data and conduct sales ratio studies |
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Apply
equalization factors |
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Provide
proper taxpayer notification of assessments through mailed
notices and publication |
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Monitor
and direct an unbiased appeal procedure to assure due process
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Prepare
abstracts and reports for submission to the Illinois Department
of Revenue |
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Timely
certification of the completed assessment roll to the County
Clerk in manner to facilitate timely tax calculation and
billing as prescribed by statute |
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Assist
Board of Review in defense of decisions when appealed to
the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board |
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Maintain
Parcel Identification Numbering system |
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Maintain
an accurate county cadastral map system, including aerial
photography, line maps, and other property and owner information,
to be used by the property tax function, other county offices,
other governmental offices and the public |
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| Exemptions: |
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following is a list of the major exemptions that are processed
by the Supervisor of Assessments office: |
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General
Homestead Exemption (Owner Occupied Exemption).
This exemption is available to owners of single family homes,
condominiums, cooperatives, and apartment buildings of six
units or less. In order to qualify for the exemption, the
property must have been occupied by its current or previous
owner as his or her principal residence on January 1 of
the year for which the exemption is granted. |
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Senior
Citizens Homestead Exemption
To qualify for this exemption, you must be at least 65 years
of age, the property involved must be your principal residence
on January 1 of the year for which the exemption is requested
and you must either own the property or have a lease which
makes you responsible for the property taxes.
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Home
Improvement Exemption
The Home Improvement Exemption allows a homeowner up
to $75,000 in home improvements without increasing the taxable
Assessed Valuation of the property for four years. The property
must qualify for the general homestead exemption. It must
also be used exclusively for a residential purpose. |
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Senior
Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SCAFHE)
The senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption
allows qualified senior citizens to elect to freeze the
equalized assessed value of their property. Upon eligibility,
the applicant establishes a "base year" for which
the assessed valuation is "frozen" at a "base
amount". This "base amount" may change if
new improvements are added. To be eligible for this exemption
you must be 65 years of age or older for the taxable year;
have a household income of no more than $50,000 for the
prior year, have used the property as the principal place
of residence on January 1 of the taxable year; own the property
or have a legal or equitable interest in the property by
written instrument (or have a leasehold interest in property
by written instrument); and be liable for the payment of
property taxes for the taxable year. The renewal form must
be filed each year in order to continue to receive the exemption.
The eligibility requirements must also be met each year.
Renewal applications must be submitted by June 1 of the
taxable year. |
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Disabled
Veteran Exemption
The Veterans Exemption is available for disabled veterans
whose disability is of such a nature to qualify for Federal
funds to construct special adaptations to suit the veteran’s
disability. The exemption must be reestablished annually
by the Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs, who
certifies the exemption to the local assessing officials.
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Non-Homestead
Exemptions
Non-Homestead exemptions such as schools, churches,
and property owned by units of government, must apply for
exemption, and then annually report that the use of the
property remains an exempt use.
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Information
regarding these exemptions can be obtained at the
Supervisor
of Assessment's Office,
P.O. Box 44 314 E Cherry Street |
