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State of Illinois Programs

EDGE Tax Credit Program

Up to 50% payroll tax credit for 10-15 years

The Illinois Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit Program provides annual corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses that choose to expand or relocate to Illinois, helping reduce costs while supporting growth, job creation, and long-term investment.

REV Illinois Program

75-100 percent credit on payroll tax withholdings on new and retained employees

The Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act (REV Illinois) offers powerful incentives for electric vehicle and renewable energy manufacturers to grow in Illinois, providing access to a skilled workforce, cost savings, and a state committed to clean energy leadership.

Advancing Innovative Manufacturing

Up to 7% tax credit on capital investments

Illinois’ new Advancing Innovative Manufacturing (AIM) Tax Credit gives manufacturers a powerful reason to grow here, offering flexible incentives on major capital investments while supporting innovation and long-term success.

Learn about additional incentives offered by the State of Illinois by visiting dceo.illinois.gov.

 

Kendall County Programs

Kendall County Revolving Loan Fund

Kendall County has a below-market interest rate loan program used to assist smaller businesses with job creation or retention by loaning up to $15,000 per job created or retained. The total amount loaned can be up to 49% of a project cost. Qualifying businesses must provide sufficient collateral for the loan.

Revolving Loan Fund Pre-Application Form

Property Tax Abatement

Abatement on property taxes can be offered for qualifying new and existing expanding businesses. Eligible applicants include Distribution and Logistics, Manufacturing operations, and Office Headquarters. The abatement of taxes can be granted for three years for a 75%, 50%, 25% reduction in property taxes. Approval of a tax abatement is based on criteria such as job creation, total investment, use of property, and amount of property taxes anticipated to be generated.

Interested in learning more? Email Kendall County Economic Development at KendallEDC@kendallcountyil.gov.

 

Municipal Incentives

TIF Districts

6 TIF Districts Available

 Tax Increment Financing is available in Kendall County municipalities for qualifying development projects.

Kendall County consists of 15 unique communities. Click on each municipality below to visit its official website and learn more about their local incentives: