A variety of state and local incentives are available in the Decatur Enterprise Zone including local property tax abatement for eligible projects. The Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone was renewed in July 2003 and is currently due to expire on July 1, 2013.

Enterprise Zone Map Server

The Decatur Enterprise Zone encompasses significant portions of the region's industrial and business sections. The following map was updated in January 2005. For additional clarification please contact the EDC office or click on the EZone Map Server link on the left side of the page to access the Enterprise Zone GIS mapping system.

Enterprise Zone Map Revised 2009 (PDF)

For detailed information on the benefits available in the Decatur Enterprise Zone, application processes and eligibility requirements for benefits, download the Enterprise Zone Guide.

Enterprise Zone Guide

Sales tax exemptions on construction materials may be available for eligible projects located within the boundaries of the zone. Approval for the exemption is granted by the EDC Zone Administrator after submissison of the following certification form. All forms must be completed in full and must be accompanied by an approved building permit application issued by the City of Decatur or other recognized body and payment of applicable fees.

Construction Materials Sales Tax Exemption Form (Revised 9/2006)

Companies who are located within the boundaries of the Decatur Enterprise Zone are entitled to an exemption on the state sales tax for wheeled natural gas transactions. The following form is required in order to claim the exemption.

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So, what's the bottom line? We're glad you asked. But before we answer, we'll work to understand exactly what you're looking for. If it's financing, we'll put together a package that combines state, local and private lending programs. If it's tax credits and abatements, we can offer both through our Tax Increment Finance Districts and Enterprise Zone. If it's training and recruitment assistance, we're here to help. Whatever your goals, helping you meet them is always our priority.

We're ready. The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County is ready to assist you with every aspect of the development process. Just ask and we'll provide all the information you need.

A variety of state and local incentives are available in the Decatur Enterprise Zone including local property tax abatement for eligible projects. The Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone was renewed in July 2003 and is currently due to expire on July 1, 2013.

Enterprise Zone Map Server

The Decatur Enterprise Zone encompasses significant portions of the region's industrial and business sections. The following map was updated in January 2005. For additional clarification please contact the EDC office or click on the EZone Map Server link on the left side of the page to access the Enterprise Zone GIS mapping system.

Enterprise Zone Map Revised 2009 (PDF)

For detailed information on the benefits available in the Decatur Enterprise Zone, application processes and eligibility requirements for benefits, download the Enterprise Zone Guide.

Enterprise Zone Guide

Sales tax exemptions on construction materials may be available for eligible projects located within the boundaries of the zone. Approval for the exemption is granted by the EDC Zone Administrator after submission of the following certification form. All forms must be completed in full and must be accompanied by an approved building permit application issued by the City of Decatur or other recognized body and payment of applicable fees.

Construction Materials Sales Tax Exemption Form (Revised 9/2006)

Companies who are located within the boundaries of the Decatur Enterprise Zone are entitled to an exemption on the state sales tax for wheeled natural gas transactions. The following form is required in order to claim the exemption.

Illinois Dept of Revenue RG - 61

The Decatur Foreign Trade Zone #245 was established at the Decatur Airport in 2000 with Decatur Park District being named as the “Zone Grantee.”

In the summer of 2005, the Decatur Park District and the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County (EDC) entered into an agreement in which the EDC would act as the administrator of the Zone. The EDC has just recently received approval to activate the grant designation.

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated sites where special customs procedures apply. Foreign trade zones in the United States are comparable to so-called free trade zones in many countries, though procedures vary widely from country to country. Foreign goods may be admitted to an FTZ without being subject to customs duties and certain excise taxes. FTZs allow deferred payment of duties until goods are entered into the commerce of the United States. Under zone procedures, the usual customs entry procedures and payment of duties are not required on foreign merchandise until it actually enters customs territory for domestic consumption. Foreign merchandise that is re-exported is not subject to U.S. customs duties. Domestic goods admitted into a zone, in zone-restricted status (for storage, destruction or export), are considered exported when admitted to the zone for other government agency requirements, excise tax and duty drawback.

For more information on how the Foreign Trade Zone might benefit your company, contact the EDC office.

There are multiple Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIFs) in Decatur and Macon County.  TIFs provide a means in which communities can financially assist in the development or redevelopment of an area which qualifies for state TIFcriteria.   Tax increment is the amount of money generated by the difference in the tax revenue generated before the property is developed or redeveloped and the tax revenue generated after the improvements have been made.

Infrastructure improvements and financing are available for qualified projects through the City of Decatur primarily for commercial and retail development.