Constitution · Illinois

Ill. Const. art. IX, § 6

Constitution
Constitution of Illinois
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

The General Assembly by law may exempt from taxation only the property of the State, units of local government and school districts and property used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural societies, and for school, religious, cemetery and charitable purposes. The General Assembly by law may grant homestead exemptions or rent credits. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)

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