What is the effective property tax rate in Illinois?

Illinois's statewide effective property tax rate is about 1.95% of home value per year. Your county's rate will differ, and disabled-veteran exemptions can reduce or eliminate the bill.

Illinois Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Illinois's primary source

Illinois fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (35 ILCS 200/15-169): tiered EAV reductions; 70%+ fully exempt. Property total EAV must be under $250,000; must own/lease and occupy as primary residence and be liable for taxes. Effective rate ~1.95% (Tax Foundation, CY2022 owner-occupied).

30-49$2,500 of value exempt

50-69$5,000 of value exempt

70+full exemption (first $250,000 of EAV exempt)

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

1.95%

Source: https://tax.illinois.gov/localgovernments/property/taxrelief.html · verified July 2026

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Illinois Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Illinois's primary source

Illinois fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

30-49$2,500 of value exempt

50-69$5,000 of value exempt

70+full exemption (first $250,000 of EAV exempt)

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

1.95%

Source: https://tax.illinois.gov/localgovernments/property/taxrelief.html · verified July 2026

Weighing a move? Compare Illinois against other states on property tax plus pension tax, or see how Illinois taxes military retirement.

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