Illinois veteran benefits by rating

A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.

Benefits and eligibility

Rating or basis	Benefit	Summary and conditions	Official source and checked date
See source eligibility terms	Property tax	Illinois offers up to a $100,000 assessment reduction for qualifying federally assisted specially adapted housing. Assessed value is reduced by up to $100,000. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. An unmarried surviving spouse may retain the exemption while residing on the property. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	tax.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-26
See source eligibility terms	Vehicle	Illinois offers a free first set of disabled veteran plates when a service-connected disability meets physician-certified disabled parking requirements. The first set of disabled veteran plates is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed.	veterans.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-25
10 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Veterans receiving service-connected compensation at 10 percent or higher can receive free Illinois hunting and fishing licenses. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	veterans.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-25
30 to 49 percent	Property tax	Illinois provides a primary residence assessment exemption for qualifying veterans rated 30 to 49 percent service-connected. Equalized assessed value is reduced by $2,500. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	tax.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-26
50 to 69 percent	Property tax	Illinois provides a primary residence assessment exemption for qualifying veterans rated 50 to 69 percent service-connected. The annual equalized assessed value exemption is $5,000. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	tax.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-26
70 to 100 percent	Property tax	Illinois provides a primary residence assessment exemption for qualifying veterans rated 70 to 100 percent service-connected. The first $250,000 of residential equalized assessed value is exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	tax.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent; permanent and total	Dependent tuition	Dependents of qualifying Illinois veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total disability can receive a public college scholarship. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	veterans.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate	State parks	Illinois waives qualifying campsite fees for eligible veterans receiving 100 percent service-connected disability compensation, with a $10 utility fee at equipped sites. Qualifying campsite fees are waived, with a $10 utility fee at equipped sites. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	dnr.illinois.gov Checked 2026-09-26

State veterans homes

Illinois operates 5 state veterans homes.

veterans.illinois.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Illinois.

veterans.illinois.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

Before your appointment

Get ready for your appointment

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What to bring

Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
Any VA decision letters you have received
Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
A short list of your conditions and your questions

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