McHenry Times

FOIA Request to McHenry County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to McHenry County, Illinois, seeking records related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities. The request, sent by a news reporter from the McHenry Times, aims to obtain documents showing individuals who requested or received various forms of tax relief for the Tax Year 2024 through the present.

The specific records requested include:

1. Documents detailing individuals who requested or received Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran.

2. Records of those who applied for or were granted a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under statute 35 ILCS 200/15-165.

3. Information on individuals who sought or obtained a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to statute 35 ILCS 200/15-169.

4. Documentation of requests or approvals for a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption under statute 35 ILCS 200/15-172.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government operations through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

McHenry County, located in Illinois, had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, accommodating 45,580 students and employing 3,317 full-time faculty members across its schools.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.