Check Illinois Enterprise Zone building incentives.

What it covers

The Illinois Enterprise Zone Program offers state and local tax incentives for qualifying businesses located or expanding in a designated enterprise zone. The state page lists incentives that can include an exemption on qualifying building-material purchases, along with other incentives tied to eligible business activity.

Each zone has a local administrator. Local incentives and the steps required to document a project can differ by zone.

Eligibility

The property must be inside a designated Illinois enterprise zone, and the business and project must meet the rules for the specific incentive. Some state exemptions require statutory investment or job criteria and certification by the Illinois Department of Commerce.

Do not assume a Chester or Randolph County address qualifies. Check the official zone maps and confirm the exact property with the local zone administrator.

How to apply

1. Find the property on the official enterprise zone maps.
2. Contact the administrator for that zone before buying materials or starting work.
3. Describe the business, property, planned work, and timing.
4. Ask which state and local incentives may apply and what certification is required.
5. Check current requirements and program details on the official page.