Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program
Illinois covers crime scene cleanup costs for qualifying crimes including homicide and other violent offenses.
Victims of violent crime and family members of homicide victims. Illinois residents who are victims of crime in other states may also apply.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with Illinois Court of Claims / Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in Illinois, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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