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Illinois
Every veteran benefit Illinois offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Yes at 70%+
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG); MIA/POW Scholarship; Illinois National Guard Grant
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption (35 ILCS 200/15-169)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes at 70%+
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
County assessor / CCAO
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Graduated: 30-49%, 50-69%, 70%+ tiers. 70%+ = full exemption on EAV. Separate Specially Adapted Housing exemption.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Notes
IL excludes military pensions by statute even though it taxes other income.
Education
Program
Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG); MIA/POW Scholarship; Illinois National Guard Grant
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
IVG pays tuition and certain fees at Illinois public institutions. Funding is appropriation-dependent - historically prorated in lean years. Verify current funding.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
Illinois Veterans Preference plus Veterans Business Program (state contracting goal).
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
Free hunting/fishing licenses for 10%+ service-connected disabled veterans; free state park camping for disabled veterans.
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
Free DV plates for qualifying veterans; PWD placard; veteran designation on license.
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
Illinois Veterans Homes (Quincy, Manteno, LaSalle, Anna, Chicago); Illinois state veterans cemetery provisions.
Financial assistance programs
Illinois Veterans' Care / Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.