Il - Illinois Veterans Benefits

[Commander Bob]

Good luck Illinois vets. Never give up... My most positive thoughts are with you for a successful outcome.

[Commander Bob]

Good luck Illinois vets. Never give up... My most positive thoughts are with you for a successful outcome.

This topic was started in March of 2007. I applaud the perseverance of our Illinois Vets,

[Commander Bob]

Any news from the Illinois front?

[Commander Bob]

Here is the latest update on the Illinois General Assembly HB 5084... PROP TAX -DISABLED VET-ABATEMENT, I could find.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus...ID=76&GA=96

Edited May 1, 2010 by Commander Bob

[putintime]

Hey All;

As we can see HB 0273 & HB 5084 is going to fall by

the waste side, as many other have in the past.

So...I am going back to the Illinois Public Act 95-0644

that became a law on 17 October 2010.

I am emailing, faxing & mailing the following letter to

all the Illinois Representatives & Senators, please assist

and do the same, just put in your signature block.

We need to let them know were still watching....

Take Care,

Putintime

5 May 2010

To whom it may concern;

The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs website is a bit confusing for

Illinois disabled veterans in the section of

Real Estate Benefits.

Please guide us for references concerning this issue……

Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption

The website mentions the Illinois annual property tax exemption of

$2,500 / $5,000 off the property's EAV (Estimated Assessed Value)

for a qualifying disabled Illinois veteran property owners. This is all

based on the Illinois veteran's disability percentage (%) awarded to them

from the Veteran Administration (VA).

This is not how the Illinois Public Act 95-0644; Section 35 ILCS 200/15-169 reads;

The Public Act 95-0644; Section 35 ILCS 200/15-169 states $2500.00 annual

homestead exemption for those disabled veterans 50-74% disabled, and

$5000.00 annual homestead exemption for those Illinois disabled veterans 75%

and above disabled. The only mention of EAV in this section of Public Act

95-0644, is in paragraph (f), and it applies on property that is less than $250,000 EAV.

We are sure any disabled Illinois veteran property over $250,000 EAV could afford their

property tax set forth, we do not know any disabled Illinois veteran reaching this

financial state of well being on their fixed incomes, since they became disabled

while serving for their state (Illinois) & country in their youth.

Please educate us on the Illinois General Assembly intent of this section in the Public Act.....

All other sections within this Illinois Public Act 95-0644 are very specific on the

intent of EAV and the property tax exemption benefits. It is hard to comprehend from

some Illinois Representatives & Senators who have responded by correspondence, stating

it being "a slight oversight" (documented sources). As concerned Illinois disabled

veterans, we just want guidance & documented facts. It seems as if this Illinois Public Act

95-0644, Section 35 ILCS 200/15-169 is continually misinterpreted by Illinois county assessor

offices concerning this issue.

Again, please guide & educate.......

Sincerely,

Illinois disabled veteran

Your response is very much appreciated.....

This email will be forwarded to all it concerns.....

[putintime]

Sorry,

After proof reading the last blog

I had a brain-fart and put in wrong

information:

Illinois Public Act 95-0644 became a

law on 17 October 2007, not 2010.

Take Care,

putintime