IL HB0028

Amends the Abandoned Housing Rehabilitation Act to allow 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to request court orders waiving or extinguishing county property tax liens and unpaid property taxes when filing for temporary possession of abandoned property.

Property must have been vacant for at least 3 years to qualify for tax lien or unpaid tax waiver or extinguishment.

Organization must file petition requesting tax waiver or extinguishment within 90 days of commencing the action, unless court extends the deadline for good cause.

Organization must notify the county collector or county treasurer of any court order waiving or extinguishing tax liens or unpaid property taxes.

Tax lien waiver or extinguishment benefits only the filing organization and does not transfer to any other party with interest in the property; hearing on petition must occur before case closure but need not be immediate.