By Stace Keane
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taxpayers in areas covered by Governor J.B. Pritzker’s disaster proclamation for summer 2026 storms can seek a waiver of penalties and interest for taxes.
Currently, this includes the following counties and dates of severe weather: Alexander (July 9-11), Champaign (Aug. 9-11, Aug. 13-16), Cook (July 27, Aug. 9-11), DuPage (July 27, Aug. 9-11), Ford (Aug. 13-16), Fulton (Aug. 13-16), Kane (July 2-4), LaSalle (Aug. 9-11), Lake (July 27), McLean (Aug. 13-16), Marshall (May 16, June 10-11, June 19-June 29), Pulaski (July 9-11), Tazewell (Aug. 13-16), Vermilion (July 27, Aug. 13-16), Will (July 27, Aug. 9-11).
Those seeking a waiver are asked to send a brief written explanation to IDOR regarding why they cannot file on time or pay for the taxes. Requests may be submitted electronically to REV.DisasterRelief@Illinois.gov or by postal mail using the address on the return. When submitting by mail, taxpayers should write “Severe Storms – Summer 2026” at the top of the return in red ink and attach or include the explanation for requesting abatement of penalties and interest.
If impacted taxpayers have already been billed for penalties, they should email REV.DisasterRelief@Illinois.gov and provide their name, business name, account number(s), and the periods for which they filed late due to the storms to request penalty abatement. Taxpayers should include “Severe Storms – Summer 2026” in any communications with IDOR when requesting relief.
Taxpayers who experienced property damage should contact their county supervisor of assessments if they wish to apply for a reassessment.
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