Effingham starts new program to reimburse home rehab in TIF districts

Simmy Wood
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Effingham has introduced a new program to help support housing redevelopment projects in Central and Industrial Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.

The Tax Increment Financing Housing Redevelopment Program can reimburse 25% of home redesign, rehabilitation, repair, or reconstruction funds up to $25,000. Only homeowners within TIF districts are eligible. A TIF district map can be viewed online.

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To be accepted into the program, the resident must also:

  • Have residential property which generates real estate taxes

  • Have no taxes or fees owed to the City of Effingham or the state

  • Complete a letter of application to the City Council

  • Complete a program agreement that says the housing redevelopment project will be consistent with the Program Plan approved by the City Council

To apply, send an application to Todd Hull at thull@effinghamil.com with:

  • Your name, address, and phone number

  • A copy of the deed to your property

  • Copies of appropriate plans

  • Proposed redevelopment drawings or documents

  • Cost estimates

For more information on the Tax Increment Financing Housing Redevelopment Program, visit the City of Effingham’s website.

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