Rock Island County Assessor: Disabled Veterans' Exemptions

The exemptions are State law (35 ILCS 200/15-169 and 15-165); the Illinois entries explain the bands. The Chief County Assessor's page: "A $2,500 homestead exemption is available to a veteran with a service-connected disability of at least 30% but less than 50% or a $5,000 homestead exemption is available to a veteran with a service-connected disability of at least 50% but less than 70%. A total exemption from taxes is granted if the percentage of service-connected disability is at least 70%. Percentages from 70% or more covers the first $250,000 of EAV of the residential property is exempt from taxation under this code. Anything over will become taxable." Who. Own and occupy the property during the assessment year; an Illinois resident who served "on active duty or state active duty", in the Illinois National Guard or the Reserve, not dishonourably discharged; at least a 30% rating certified by VA. "The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran can continue to receive this exemption on the property, or transfer the exemption to a new primary residence (only 1 transfer allowed, and previous property must be sold first)" if not remarried. "Note: This exemption must be renewed each year." Specially adapted housing. "Under this program, up to $100,000 of the equalized assessed value of a home owned by a qualifying veteran, the veteran's spouse or unmarried surviving spouse is exempt from property taxes." Where. Chief County Assessor Amy K. Allman, County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201; 309-558-3660; weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Veterans Assistance Commission gets the VA summary of benefits letter for the application.