STATE INCENTIVES

Illinois Data Center Incentives

Summary • 12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does Illinois offer?

Illinois offers: Major fiber hub + sales tax exemption for qualifying data centers. Sales tax exemption: Yes. Property tax abatement: Enterprise Zone exemptions available. Corporate income tax: 9.5% corporate (high). Estimated savings vs national average: 10-15% on equipment.

Key Data Points

Sales Tax Exemption: Yes
Property Tax: Enterprise Zone exemptions available
Corporate Income Tax: 9.5% corporate (high)
Estimated Savings: 10-15% on equipment
Special Programs: Data Center Investment Tax Credit, EDGE Tax Credit, Enterprise Zone

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Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

Yes

Property Tax

Enterprise Zone exemptions available

Corporate Income Tax

9.5% corporate (high)

Est. Savings

10-15% on equipment

Special Programs

Data Center Investment Tax Credit

EDGE Tax Credit

Enterprise Zone

Key Considerations

⚠High corporate tax

⚠Chicago congestion

⚠High property taxes in some areas

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