Illinois TIF Legislation

Links to primary legislation regarding TIF and related matters.

• The Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4.1 et seq.)

• The Industrial Jobs Recovery Law (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-5 et seq.)

• The Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995 (65 ILCS 110/1 et seq.)

• County Economic Development Project Area Tax Allocation Act (55 ILCS 85/)

• Illinois Eminent Domain Act (735 ILCS 30/)

• Business District Development and Redevelopment Act (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3 et seq.)

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Illinois TIF Reporting

Helpful information regarding annual TIF reporting.

• Tax Increment Finance Reporting: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.


• Illinois TIF Annual Reporting: Covering the Basics.


• Access some useful Annual TIF Reporting Instructional Information.


• Sample Checklist.

TIF Reforms of 1999

Download or read online the following documents applicable to TIF reforms after Nov. 1, 1999.

• Qualifying New TIFs.

• Blighting Criteria for Improved Properties.

• Blighting Criteria for Vacant Properties.

• Conservation Criteria for Improved Properties.

• Criteria for Qualification of Industrial Park Conservation Areas.

• Implementing the 1999 TIF Reforms in Your Community.

• Legal Opinion on “Make-Whole” Agreements

TIF Data, Info Briefs & Professional Resources

Lists of TIF Communities and County Data, ITIA Information Briefs.

• ITIA Professional Members Providing TIF Counsel and Consulting Services.

• List of Illinois TIF Communities.

• List of Illinois Counties with TIFs.

• Tax Increment Finance in Brief; ITIA Information Brief 06-1.

• Link To Other Resources (members only).