Illinois Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption

Cook County Assessor's Office

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Illinois Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption in its Buffalo Grove, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans with at least 30% service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Reduces the assessed value of the primary residence by $2,500.

Reduces assessed value by $2,500, lowering annual property taxes

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Key Details

  • Reduces assessed value by $2,500
  • Honorably discharged veteran
  • 30%+ service-connected disability from VA
  • Owner-occupied primary residence
  • File once, renews automatically

How to Apply

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Program phone: (312) 443-7550

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: File once, renews automatically

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Illinois Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption in Buffalo Grove, IL?

The Grant Map record states: Reduce assessed value by $2,500. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Illinois Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption in Buffalo Grove?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Illinois Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption in Buffalo Grove, IL?

Confirm the application route directly with Cook County Assessor's Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (312) 443-7550. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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