APPLICATION FOR SENIOR CITIZEN SEWER EXEMPTION/REBATE
The City of Chicago offers two programs to assist senior citizens with sewer service charges. The Exemption program and the Rebate program.
Senior citizens who are over the age of 65 and are residing in their own residence (“Senior Citizens”) will be primarily considered for the Exemption program. If Senior Citizens are not eligible for the Exemption program due to their property type, they are automatically deemed to apply for the Rebate program. Each applicant shall only qualify for one program.
Senior Citizen Sewer Service Charge Exemption
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For single-family homes and townhomes with separate water service
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Applicants must be age 65 or over and both own and occupy their residence
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Residential unit must have separate metered water service or a separate city water assessment
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Provides an exemption from payment of the sewer service charge for their residence
Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate
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For townhouses, condominium units, or cooperative apartments that shares a common water bill
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Applicants must be age 65 or over and both own and occupy their residence
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Residential unit must have shared metered water service or a shared city water assessment
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Provides an annual $50 rebate in lieu of exemption
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Applications must be received by August 1 each year to qualify for the rebate for that year
If you meet the requirements for either of the two programs, and you would like to participate, please signand date this application and return it to the address listed above along with required documentation.
15th Ward seniors can print and scan the application and email it back to Ward15@cityofchicago.org. Or you can call the office at (773) 823-1539 to have a paper copy delivered to your home.