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Illinois

Allowing municipalities to establish and provide tax incentives for urban agriculture zones

20 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 205/205-65 (2019).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law allows municipalities to create Urban Ag Zones to provide tax incentives for those designated areas. It requires each municipality to create an urban agriculture area committee, made up of representatives from the city and city’s agricultural committee, to advise the city on creating its zone. Additionally, it establishes procedures for applying for an urban agriculture area, as well as granting municipalities the authority to lower tax and utility rates for farmers in urban agriculture areas.

State Illinois
Jurisdiction Name Illinois
Jurisdiction Type state
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Policymaking Process
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