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SIDEZ Incentives - Detailed Information

Illinois Enterprise Zone Benefits
There are two enterprise zones located in the Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone. They are Mound City/Mounds/Pulaski County and the City of Cair/Alexander County.

The following state incentives are available in Mound City/Mounds/Pulaski County and the City of Cairo/Alexander County:
  • Investment tax credits of .5% on machinery, equipment and existing buildings
  • Sales tax exemption on machinery used or consumed in operation of pollution control facilities to qualifying companies
  • A % 500 state income tax credit for each job created (minimum of 5 jobs) for which a certified dislocated worker is hired
  • Qualifying companies location inside the zone can be eligible for an exemption of state utility tax (5%) and the .10% administrative fee
  • State income deductions including dividend, income, interest and contribution deductions
  • All state of Illinois business financing programs are available to companies locating, expanding or retaining jobs in the enterprise zone

    • The following location incentives are available in Mound City/Mounds/Pulaski County and the City of Cairo/Alexander County:

  • Property tax abatement of 90% for three years
  • Local sales tax exemption of 1.25% for building materials purchased from a qualified retailer located within the Enterprise Zone
  • No real estate transfer tax within the zone
  • Waiver of sewage, water and licensing fees for approved projects
  • Reduced cost of land acquistion and site preparation and approved projects on a selected basis

    • The following state incentive is available in Mound City/Mounds/Pulaski County:
  • The zone administrator with the approval of the advisory council can modify zoning regulations, expedite handling of business licensing and streamline local permit procedures.



    For more information:
    Please contact Lisa Thurston.
    Phone: 618-634-2284


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