Illinois Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption
Illinois Department of Revenue / Kendall County
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Illinois Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption in its Oswego, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Illinois veterans with at least 30% service-connected disability or who have been awarded special compensation for loss of use of a limb can claim an exemption reducing their home's assessed value by $2,500. Veterans with 50-69% disability get $5,000 reduction.
Reduces assessed value by $2,500-$5,000 depending on disability rating
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- $2,500 reduction for 30%+ VA disability
- $5,000 reduction for 50-69% disability
- Must be service-connected disability
- Owner-occupied homes
- Apply through Kendall County Clerk
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (630) 553-4104
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply with annual property assessment
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Illinois Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption in Oswego, IL?
The Grant Map record states: $2,500 assessed value reduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Illinois Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption in Oswego?
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 Oswego, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Illinois Department of Revenue / Kendall County; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (630) 553-4104. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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