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Illinois Enterprise Zone

What is an Enterprise Zone (EZ)?

The Illinois Enterprise Zone Program is designed to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in economically depressed areas of the state through state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief and improved governmental services. Businesses located or expanding in an Illinois enterprise zone may be eligible for the following state and local tax incentives:

State Incentives and Exemptions

  • Exemption on retailers'occupation tax paid on building materials
  • An investment tax credit of 0.5% of qualified property
  • Expanded state sales tax exemptions on purchases of personal property used or consumed in the manufacturing process or in the operation of a pollution control facility
  • An exemption on the state utility tax for electricity and natural gas
  • An exemption on the Illinois Commerce Commission's administrative charge and telecommunication excise tax

Exemptions are available for companies that make minimum statutory investments that either create or retain a certain number of jobs. These exemptions require a business to make application to, and be certified by, the Illinois Department of Commerce.

Click Here for a Summary of State EZ Incentives

Local Incentives and Exemptions

In addition to state incentives, each zone offers local incentives to enhance business development projects. Each zone has a designated local zone administrator responsible for compliance and is available to answer questions. To receive a Certificate of Eligibility for Sales Tax Exemption, you must contact the local zone administrator of the zone into which purchased building materials will be incorporated.

Our Enterprise Zone Services:

  • Establishing New Illinois Enterprise Zones
  • Aiding the Administration of Active Illinois Enterprise Zones
  • Educating your community and economic development stakeholders about the Illinios Enterprise Zone Program

Completed Enterprise Zone Projects: