Madison County Officials Highlight Senior Freeze Expansion As Income Limits Rise, Widening Tax Relief

Madison County Officials Highlight Senior Freeze Expansion As Income Limits Rise, Widening Tax Relief

EDWARDSVILLE — Officials are touting expanded eligibility for the senior freeze exemption after legislation signed Friday opened the door to property tax relief for thousands of Madison County seniors.The new law, Illinois Senate Bill 64, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to raise income limits for the exemption commonly known as the “Senior Freeze.”Chief County Assessment Officer Jessica L. Dudley welcomed the change, saying the updated inc…