To qualify you must:

• Must be an Illinois resident who has served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Illinois National Guard, or U.S. Reserve Forces and returned from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the U.S;

• Must own or lease and occupy the property as a primary residence and be liable for paying the property taxes.

Application Process
File a completed PTAX-341 application form with additional documentation demonstrating eligibility.

Proof of Ownership

Proof of Service

• If you were discharged from active duty service, you will need to provide the Department of Defense DD Form 214.

• If you are still on active duty after returning home, you will need to provide your military orders and travel voucher showing the date of your return.

• The documents must state that you are returning from an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the U.S. within the tax year that you are requesting this exemption.

Renewal Process
This program is only available for veterans for the year returning from the armed conflict therefore there is no renewal.