Disaster Relief penalty and interest waiver

Illinois Department of Revenue · State program

Waiver of penalties and interest; no dollar cap stated.

Illinois offers disaster relief that waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file or pay on time because of a disaster. This helps after a disaster, but it does not directly pay for home hardening work.

Last verified: July 28, 2026

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How it works

The Illinois Department of Revenue lists Disaster Relief as a program that waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file or pay on time as a result of disasters.

What the money covers

This is not a construction or mitigation grant. The only benefit described on the official page is relief from penalties and interest tied to late filing or late payment after a disaster.

How to apply

The program listing page does not describe the application steps, qualification standards, or covered disasters in detail.

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