IL HB5913

Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Human Services to provide one-time property tax rebates to qualified applicants, contingent on General Assembly reallocation of Illinois Welcoming Centers funds for State Fiscal Year 2025.

Qualifies applicants who (i) are responsible for 2023 property taxes due in 2024 on homestead property in Bloom, Calumet, Rich, Thornton, or Bremen Township in Cook County and (ii) are members of low-income or moderate-income households as determined by the Department.

Limits rebates to one per eligible homestead property; aggregate rebates awarded cannot exceed the total amount reallocated by the General Assembly; Department shall attempt to maximize the number of qualified applicants receiving rebates.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to adopt emergency rules to implement the program in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, with emergency rules deemed necessary for public interest, safety, and welfare.

Repeals the property tax relief pilot program on January 1, 2026 and repeals the emergency rulemaking provision one year after the act's effective date.