PM 07-02-04

Complete Real Property Form (IL444-0008; "DPA 8") for each piece of real property in which a client has a legal or equitable interest (homestead or non-homestead).

NOTE: For a client who owns a mobile home, complete the DPA 8 only when the client owns the property on which the mobile home is located.

File the original DPA 8 in the case record.

In Cook County, send a copy of the DPA 8 to the:

Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Bureau of Collections
Technical Recovery Section
32 W. Randolph, 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Outside Cook County, send a copy of the DPA 8 to:

Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Bureau of Collections
Technical Recovery Section
2200 Churchill Rd. Building A-1
Springfield, IL 62702-3406

Attach a copy of the property deed or tax bill, when available, to the Form 8 copy sent to the Technical Recovery Section. For that Section to properly identify the property and send a notice of intent to file a lien, when appropriate, a complete DPA 8 must include the client's current case address as well as the property address. A completed DPA 8 must also include:

  • a copy of the property deed; or
  • the exact legal description; or
  • the permanent real estate index number.

Suggested sources for completing the DPA 8 include:

  • property deeds;
  • sales agreements;
  • mortgages;
  • court house records (County Treasurer and County Recorder of Deeds);
  • contracts for deeds;
  • real estate tax statements.

When indicated, determine the equity value of property as follows:

  • Obtain the fair market value of the property from property tax bill, reputable realtor, banker, tax assessor, auctioneer, etc. New text In determining FMV of farm property, the Department may also use methodologies developed by the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
  • Subtract all outstanding debts against the property from the fair market value of the property.
  • Obtain the amount owed on the property from the closing statement or transfer that was prepared by the realtor or attorney, or from the person or institution holding the mortgage or debt.