Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure on The Haunted Trail! Join us for wagon rides that will whisk you away into an enchanting world of thrills from 3 to 6 pm. Not only will you have a blast, but you can also contribute to a great cause—admission is simply a non-perishable food item for the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry. If you're feeling a bit less charitable, fear not! You can hop on board for just $1.00 per person. So, gather your friends and family and prepare for an unforgettable experience that combines fun, community spirit, and just a hint of spookiness!

October Deadlines for Assessment Appeals and Tax Bill Corrections

There are two deadlines fast approaching in October. First is the assessment appeal deadline. The last day to file a formal appeal with the Lake County Board of Review is Tuesday October 15^th. Formal appeals must be completed on-line using the Lake County Smartfile application. A link to Smartfile is below. There is still a short window of opportunity for my office to complete an in-office review prior to filing an appeal. I encourage anyone with questions to contact my office as soon as possible.

The second deadline is for correcting the current 2023 tax bill which is payable in 2024. The deadline to do so is October 31st. A change can only be made for physical errors in the calculation of the property value such as incorrect number of bathrooms or incorrect square footage. The other change that can be made is to apply any missing exemptions. To determine which exemptions are applied, please check your tax bill or check the Lake County website. A link to the Lake County website is below.

The most common are exemptions available:

· General Homestead Exemption, granted to owner occupied homes.

· Senior Homestead Exemption, granted to an owner who has reached age 65 during the tax year.

· Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, granted to an owner who is 65 and has total household income less than $65,000.

· Disabled Persons' Homestead Exemption, granted to a disabled person having either Federal Social Security Benefits or Illinois Disabled Person Identification.

· Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, A disabled veteran or un-remarried surviving spouse can receive this exemption with a service-connected disability.

Please contact my office with any questions regarding assessments or exemptions.

Smartfile for On-Line Applications for all Exemptions and on-line appeal filing

https://lakecountyilpaefile.tylertech.com/lake_il_sf

Lake County Website for property data, exemption information https://tax.lakecountyil.gov/

Jeffrey A. Lee

Lake Villa Township Assessor

Phone: 847-356-2383

Email: :Assessor@LakeVillaAssessor.org

Lake Villa Website: www.LVAssessor.org

Lake County Early Voting Sites

Click on this link to see dates & times at each location: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13400/Early-Voting-Locations-Dates-and-Times

October 21^st - November 2^nd

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm & Sat. 9am-2pm

Lake Villa Township Community Center

At Community High School District 117

1625 Deep Lake Dr. Lake Villa

Other Voting sites

November 5, 2024 General Election

Election Day is right around the corner on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and the Lake County Clerk’s Office is dedicated to helping every eligible voter be prepared to participate. Whether you're a seasoned voter or casting your ballot for the first time, follow these steps to ensure a smooth voting experience:

Confirm Your Voter Registration: Ensure your voter registration is up to date before heading to the polls. Visit LakeVoterPower.info to verify your status and make sure everything is correct.
Locate Your Polling Place: Know where you’ll be voting! Your assigned polling location can be easily found on Lake Voter Power or via our new Election Day Polling Places tool.
Study Your Sample Ballot: Prepare ahead by reviewing a sample ballot. Getting familiar with the candidates and ballot measures will help you make confident and informed decisions when you vote.
Review Your Vote Plan: Organize your schedule now to ensure you have time to vote on November 5th. Consider any work, school, or personal commitments and leave ample time for voting. Early voting is still an option through Monday, November 4th. Click here for a complete list of locations and hours.
Encourage Participation: Voting is a vital part of our democracy—remind your friends, family, and neighbors to vote, too! Spread the word about the importance of making your voice heard in this election. Make sure you're sharing information from trusted sources such as state and local election offices.

The Lake County Clerk’s Office is here to support you in casting your vote. If you need any assistance or have questions about the election process, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Let's ensure a strong voter turnout on November 5, 2024! Your vote is your voice—make it count!

Need help with Social Services Call 211

If you need help finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7. Speak to a person in English or Spanish when you call. The 211 team will also interpret more than 150 other languages. Learn more

Suicide Hotline Number is 988

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Hazardous Waste pickup

At your Door Service is available for residents of unincorporated Lake Villa Township

Lake Villa Township Food Pantry now has a limited Supply of Hearing aid batteries.

The batteries have been donated by the Lake Villa Township Lions Club.

They are 312 size batteries.

Tri-Township Transit - Lake Villa Township

Transportation Tri-Township Transit is Destination driven transportation for the Townships of Antioch, Grant & Lake Villa. Fare: $2.00 round trip Tuesday to Antioch Walmart

Call 847-265-7433 or 1-847-356-2116