Enterprise Zone Program

For more information contact Taylor Nesse at Taylor.Nesse@cityofchicago.org or 312-744-7273.

     The City of Chicago has six Enterprise Zones. The primary purpose of an Enterprise Zone Program is to "stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization" by offering state and local tax incentives to companies expanding or relocating within depressed areas.

Incentives:

        1. Sales Tax Exemption for building materials - Contact: Taylor Nesse at 312-744-7273 or Taylor.Nesse@cityofchicago.org.
          To apply, complete the EZ Sales Tax Exemption Certification Application. PLEASE NOTE, for all projects that qualify for the Enterprise Zone Sales Tax Exemption on building materials, it is now required that owners, business owners, or lessees must have a certificate in order for General and/or Subcontractors to apply.
        2. Real Estate Transfer Tax Exemption - Visit the Chicago Department of Finance, Tax Collection and Enforcement at http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/svcs/ez_dec.html.
        3. Machinery & Equipment Sales Tax Exemption - Contact: Christofer Albert, Enterprise Zone Manager, Illinois Business Development Office, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at 217.524.0615 or Christofer.Albert@illinois.gov
        4. Utility Tax Exemption - Contact: Christofer Albert, Enterprise Zone Manager, Illinois Business Development Office, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at 217.524.0615 or Christofer.Albert@illinois.gov
        5. Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit - Contact: Illinois Department of Revenue at 1.800.732.8866 or 217.782.3336 or Rev.EZreporting@illinois.gov
        6. Contribution Deduction - Contact: Illinois Department of Revenue at 1.800.732.8866 or 217.782.3336 or Rev.EZreporting@illinois.gov.

A full description of the Enterprise Zone Program Incentives may be found at: State of Illinois - Enterprise Zone Program Incentives

Enterprise Zone maps:

Interactive Map (include city and state): Chicago Enterprise Zones Boundaries (Data Portal)

Related Links:

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Illinois Department of Revenue - Business Incentives

Illinois Enterprise Zone Association

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Enterprise Zone Tax Exemptions, Credits and Deductions