I&M TIF

Created: May 2020
Expires: May 2043
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The I&M TIF District was created to assist the Village in the redevelopmpent of properties adjacent to the historic I&M Canal, as well as provide assistance for the restoration and maintenance of the canal. Properties from the Canal TIF that had been reclassified due to a drop in EAV below the base were remapped for the I&M TIF. Properties on the east side of Stephen Street and along Talcott Avenue that were previous not in a TIF were included in the boundaries.

TOD TIF

Created: August 2018
Expires: August 2041
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The TOD TIF District was created to assist the Village in redeveloping the downtown area near the Metra Station, a planning strategy known as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The redevelopment area is focused on properties to the south of Lemont’s Metra Station, primarily along Main Street and Illinois Street. A majority of the properties were in the Village’s Downtown TIF, which expired in 2014. All but one property is in the Downtown zoning district.

Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan calls to “Develop Downtown as a Destination for Residents and Visitors,” stating:

"Additional efforts should be dedicated to develop downtown’s assets. The continued vitality of downtown was a key priority expressed during the Lemont 2030 public visioning process. Additionally, downtown represents an area of significant prior investment by the Village. From 1999 to 2010, over $5.4 million of TIF funding has been spent on public infrastructure improvements in the downtown TIF district, and nearly $1 million has been spent on marketing, façade grants, and other improvement efforts....For all of these reasons, downtown warrants dedicated economic development efforts."

The Village has completed a housing study with Tracy Cross & Associates and a hotel study with Core Distinction Group. Email Jason Berry, Economic & Community Development Director, for more information.

Canal TIF

Created: February 2006
Expires: February 2029
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The Canal TIF District was created to provide TIF district funding to the portion of downtown Lemont that was not included in the original Downtown TIF district. The goal of both the Canal and Downtown TIF districts is to promote a vibrant downtown Lemont, characterized by a complementary mix of retail and residential uses. Projects within the TIF district have included:

• Construction of a 262-space public parking structure. Opened in 2009, the parking structure provides free parking for downtown residents, business owners, and visitors.
• Reconstruction of River Road and Front Street. Reconstruction included new water and sewer mains, curb and gutter, sidewalks/pavers, street lights, pavement, etc.
• Relocation of overhead ComEd, AT&T, and Comcast utilities along River and Front Street to underground. The relocated utilities serve 340 River, parcels west of 340 River, and the Post Office block.

Gateway TIF

Created: February 2009
Expires: February 2032
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The Gateway TIF encompasses approximately 75 acres of property between the Cal-Sag Channel and Archer Avenue. The goal of the Gateway TIF district is to spur economic growth in an area that has inadequate utilities, deleterious land use, and deteriorating infrastructure. Redevelopment projects have not yet begun in the Gateway TIF District. However, through the assistance of a Special Service Area (SSA) within the TIF District, water and sewer utilities have been extended along Main Street to IL-83.

Main & Archer TIF

Created: January 2017
Expires: January 2040
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The Main & Archer TIF district encompasses 16.2 acres of Village-owned property located at IL Route 83/Archer Avenue and Main Street/111th Street. All properties within the TIF are currently tax exempt. Additionally, it is contiguous to the Gateway TIF, creating the potential of a 27-acre opportunity site. The goal of the Main & Archer TIF district is to utilize a high visibility location with an ADT of 43,000+ vehicles to stimulate the local economy. The village has been seeking retail, restaurant, or office users. The intersection is being expanded with additional left-turn lanes by IDOT and has easy access to I-55. The Village has issued a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for a development partner. A market study from SB Friedman is available. Email Jason Berry, Economic & Community Development Director, for more information.

Interactive TIF Map

Visit the Village of Lemont's online Zoning Map and select Content to turn on the TIF map layer.

About TIF

TIF (tax increment financing) is a tool used by local governments to encourage economic growth within TIF districts by dedicating tax revenue generated within the TIF for improvements within the district. The state allows a TIF district to be in place for up to 23 years. When a TIF district is established, the current value of property within the district is used to establish the "base" tax revenue received by the various taxing bodies (e.g. the village, school district, township, park district, etc.). This base tax revenue continues to be distributed to the various taxing bodies throughout the life of the TIF district. The future growth of property values within the TIF district, and the additional property tax generated by the increased values, is known as the increment. The increment is used by the village to make investments in the TIF district to encourage continued economic growth within the district. Location within a TIF district does not alter the property tax rate for individual property owners.

For more information on TIF districts, visit the Illinois TIF Associate website.

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