Veteran Resources
UPDATE: As of March 7, our Veteran Resources Satellite office hours are canceled indefinitely due to staffing issues at the VA. We apologize for this inconvenience.
No Fee Chicago City Sticker for Veterans
Residents who have a veteran’s designation on their Illinois State ID or Driver’s License can obtain a City Sticker at no cost. Residents can purchase a No Fee Veterans City Sticker by visiting one of the three City Clerk office locations or at any Mobile City Hall.
While the No Fee Veterans City Sticker is free of cost, adding zone parking to the City Sticker is an additional $25 per year. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, get a copy of our resource guide, or visit www.chicago.gov/veterans.
The Assessor’s Office administers two exemptions for veterans:
The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption is for veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption reduces the equalized assessed value (EAV) on the primary residence of a veteran with a disability, very likely lowering the tax bill. Veterans who are 70% or more disabled receive an EAV reduction of $250,000.
Veterans must renew annually, except for those who are rated 100% disabled and classified as “totally and permanently disabled” by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They are automatically renewed once the 100% rating and the “total and permanent” status is registered with the Assessor’s office.
Visit our website to view eligibility and documentation required.
The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption is for veterans with a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption reduces the equalized assessed value (EAV) on the primary residence of a veteran with a disability, very likely lowering the tax bill. Veterans who are 70% or more disabled receive an EAV reduction of $250,000.
Veterans must renew annually, except for those who are rated 100% disabled and classified as “totally and permanently disabled” by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They are automatically renewed once the 100% rating and the “total and permanent” status is registered with the Assessor’s office.
Visit our website to view eligibility and documentation required.
How to check your exemptions
If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can check by reviewing their “Property Details” and review the Exemption History & Status section.