Illinois veteran benefits

Illinois has a tiered Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption that reduces assessed value by $2,500 to $5,000 for ratings under 70 percent, and fully exempts the homestead from property tax for veterans rated 70 percent or higher. Free hunting and fishing licenses are available for veterans rated 10 percent or higher. Illinois Veterans Grant pays full tuition at all state universities and community colleges for qualifying veterans.

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Type: state benefits
Last reviewed: 2026-06-26

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Illinois veterans agency

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