Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB1831      — PROP TX-ABATEMENT-RESIDENTIAL

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows tax abatements for new residential developments in small counties.

The bill amends the Property Tax Code to permit tax abatements on properties in new residential construction developments. This applies specifically to counties with fewer than 300,000 residents and takes effect immediately.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families moving into new residential developments may experience lower property taxes due to these abatements.
  • Small Business: This could benefit small businesses involved in residential construction by decreasing their tax expenses.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Allows for an abatement of taxes if the property is included in a new residential construction development that is located in a county with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1831      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Allows for an abatement of taxes if the property is included in a new residential construction development that is located in a county with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB1831     ?
SB1831      is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1831     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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