Illinois Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans

Illinois property tax exemptions for veterans: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

About 478,196 veterans live in Illinois (4.8% of adults, Census ACS 2020-2024). The veteran property tax relief below is the statewide program we verified on the official source.

Verified Illinois details: What you get: A $2,500 EAV reduction for a service-connected disability of at least 30% but less than 50%, $5,000 for at least 50% but less than 70%, and the first $250,000 of EAV for 70% or more. Specially adapted housing: Up to a $100,000 reduction in assessed value. Returning veterans: A $5,000 EAV reduction for two tax years after returning from active duty. How to apply: File with your Chief County Assessment Office.

Veterans in Illinois may also qualify for the general General Homestead Exemption and other homestead exemptions (Reduces the equalized assessed value of an owner-occupied home. Separate exemptions exist for seniors, senior assessment freeze, disabled persons and veterans) in addition to the veteran-specific relief above. General filing: Contact your county assessor's office.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 17). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

A $2,500 EAV reduction for a service-connected disability of at least 30% but less than 50%, $5,000 for at least 50% but less than 70%, and the first $250,000 of EAV for 70% or more.

Specially adapted housing

Up to a $100,000 reduction in assessed value.

Returning veterans

A $5,000 EAV reduction for two tax years after returning from active duty.

How to apply

File with your Chief County Assessment Office.

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Illinois overview · Veterans exemptions in other states · Savings calculator · Seniors · Disability

What property tax exemptions are there for veterans in Illinois?

A $2,500 EAV reduction for a service-connected disability of at least 30% but less than 50%, $5,000 for at least 50% but less than 70%, and the first $250,000 of EAV for 70% or more.

How do veterans apply in Illinois?

File with your Chief County Assessment Office.