IL Veterans & Military Employment Programs

Administered by IL Department of Employment Security / DVA · www2.illinois.gov

Illinois offers veterans a $100,000 homestead exemption on property taxes, specialized employment services through IDES, and the Illinois Military Economic Relief Act benefits.

Eligibility requirements

✓IL veteran
✓Property tax: disabled veteran, 30%+ disability rating
✓Employment: honorably discharged veteran seeking work in IL

Insider tip

Illinois has a tiered property tax system — 30%–49% disability gets $2,500 exemption, 50%–69% gets $5,000, 70%–100% gets $5,000, and surviving spouses get full exemption. File with your county assessor.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at www2.illinois.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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