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Illinois Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Illinois reduces the taxable value of a disabled veteran's primary home based on the VA disability rating: $2,500 off the equalized assessed value for a 30% to 49% rating, $5,000 for 50% to 69%, and the first $250,000 of equalized assessed value exempt for 70% or more. In St. Clair County you apply through the County Assessor's Office.
Source: 35 ILCS 200/15-169, Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities. Verified 2026-10-06.
Exemption by disability rating
| VA service-connected disability | Annual exemption |
|---|---|
| 30% to 49% | $2,500 off equalized assessed value |
| 50% to 69% | $5,000 off equalized assessed value |
| 70% or more | First $250,000 of equalized assessed value exempt |
Equalized assessed value is the taxable value the county assigns to your home, not its sale price. Your tax bill shows it.
How to apply in St. Clair County
- Get your VA disability rating letter. The statute uses the percentage the VA certifies as of the date you apply.
- Complete Form PTAX-342, Application for the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (Illinois Department of Revenue guidance).
- File it with the St. Clair County Assessor's Office, which handles veterans' exemptions and can help with the form.
- Ask the office about renewal, and about the General Homestead Exemption and the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption, which are separate.
The Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County also explains these exemptions and can help veterans apply.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm eligibility and deadlines with the Assessor's Office.
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Common questions
How much is the Illinois disabled veteran property tax exemption?
Under 35 ILCS 200/15-169, a veteran with a service-connected disability of 30% to 49% receives a $2,500 annual reduction in equalized assessed value; 50% to 69% receives $5,000; and 70% or more has the first $250,000 of equalized assessed value exempt.
How do I apply in St. Clair County?
File Form PTAX-342, Application for the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, with the St. Clair County Assessor's Office, which handles veterans' and other homestead exemptions.
Is the disability percentage based on the VA rating?
Yes. The statute uses the service-connected disability percentage certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as of the date the application is submitted for that tax year.
