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Food Pantry Hours
Maine Township Food Pantry clients may ONLY use the pantry twice a month in two week intervals. The pantry is open between the hours of 10:30-1 Tuesday and Friday. Visitors to the pantry must sign the sign-in sheet and show proof of residence in Maine Township. Pre-made boxes cannot be substituted or changed.
Updates from Assessor’s Office
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois law (Public Act 101-0635), certain property exemptions applied for in taxable year 2019 will be automatically renewed for the taxable year 2020.
What You Need to Know about Your Exemptions!
Which exemptions will auto-renew for 2020?
The homeowner and senior exemptions currently auto-renew each year.
Which exemptions will auto-renew for the year 2020 only?
The Senior Freeze will auto-renew, for 2020 only, if the owner of record is the same on January 1st, 2020 as it was on January 1st, 2019 and have a total household annual income of $65,000 or less in calendar year 2019.
The persons with Disabilities Exemption will auto-renew, for 2020 only, if the owner of record is the same on January 1st, 2020.
The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption will auto-renew, for 2020 only, if the owner of record is the same on January 1st, 2020. If a veteran’s disability percentage has changed, he or she will need to submit an application with the updated award letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans of Affairs.
I turned 65 in the 2020 year; how do I apply for my Senior Exemption?
If you are the owner of record on January 1st, 2020 and born in 1955 or earlier, you may apply for the Senior Exemption. The 2020 applications may be available the mid-part of February. Call the Maine Township Office and we will assist you in getting signed up to receive the exemption on your Second Installment Property tax bill.
I turned 65 in the 2020 year; how do I apply for the Senior Freeze?
This is an additional deduction for seniors that have a total household income qualification of $65,000 or less from their 2019 Federal Income Tax. Additionally, the senior must me be the owner of record on January 1st, 2020 and January 1st, 2019. The 2020 applications may be available the mid-part of February. Call the Maine Township Office and we will assist you in getting signed up to receive the exemption on your Second Installment Property tax bill.
What You Need to Know about Your 2020 Property Tax Bill!
The First Installment Property Tax Bill can be viewed on the Cook County Treasurer’s Website (www.cookcountytreasurer.com.) This bill is due March 2, 2021, however due to the pandemic, fees for late charges have been waived through May 3, 2021. This is the same for the Second Installment of 2020 taxes which is due August 2, 2021 but late charges have been waived through October 1, 2021. The Treasurer’s office will accept partial payments for the First Installment Tax Year 2020 but any outstanding balances after May 3, 2021 will incur a late charge of 1.5 percent per month mandated by Illinois law.
Maine Township Open to Residents By Appointment Only
The Maine Township Town Hall is open to residents for services by appointment only. No residents will be allowed into the building without an appointment. Please contact the specific department you need in order to set up an appointment prior to coming to the building. All residents will be required to wear masks when entering the building and proper social distancing measures and capacity limits will be adhered to. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. See below for additional details.
To schedule an appointment please call 847-297-2510 and ask for one of the following departments or extensions:
- Assessor x255
- Clerk x222
- General Assistance x236
- MaineStay x241
Local Government Funding Opportunities
You can view a summary of various funding options available that local businesses can apply for below.
COVID-19 Resource Guide
Download our COVID-19 Resource Guide of local resources for Maine Township residents during this pandemic.