If you are unable to provide any of the acceptable proofs of disability listed, you and a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or optometrist must complete it.
Filing: you must file it with your Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO) at the address shown below prior to your county's due date for the HEPD.
Costs: you are responsible for any physicians' costs.
Class 2 card: Class 2 or Class 2A qualifies as proof of disability, Class 1 or 1A does not qualify.
Optometrist: certification by a licensed Optometrist is limited to disabilities related to visual impairment.
PIN: your PIN can be found on your property tax bill or you may obtain it from your Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO).
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form PTAX-343-A |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 49 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | R-01/21 |
| Where to file | Your Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO) |
| Who completes | The applicant in Step 1; a physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or optometrist in Step 2 |
| Other names | PTAX-343-A, PTAX 343 A, PTAX343A, Form PTAX-343-A, Illinois PTAX-343-A, Physician's Statement for the Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities |
| Official source | Form PTAX-343-A (Rev R-01/21), State of Illinois |
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