Ela Township facilities are open to the public from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Masks are optional for all visitors and staff regardless of vaccination status. For more information and resources on Covid-19, please click here.

What kind of exemptions are there and how do I qualify for them?

To qualify for exemptions on your property you must be the owner of record and it must be your primary residence. You must be 65 for the senior exemptions. Remember, only Cook County requires you to reapply for the Senior Homestead Exemption every year. A list of exemptions are available on our Exemption Information page and at http://www.lakecountyil.gov/156/Tax-Relief.