Housing Benefits for Veterans in Illinois
1 Housing benefit for veterans in Illinois.
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Housing
Illinois Veterans' Homes
Subsidized skilled and domiciliary long-term care at five state-run veterans' homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy.
Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans who served at least one day during a recognized war period or in a hostile-fire environment (or retired for a service-connected disability), and who entered service as an Illinois resident or were an Illinois resident for one year before applying.
Estimated value: Subsidized care (about $1,720/month cost of care; no monthly maintenance charge for veterans rated 70–100% service-connected)
How to apply: Apply through the admissions office of the Illinois Veterans' Home you wish to enter.
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Last verified July 16, 2026