- City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th;
- Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 2nd;
- If you need to make a Utility Billing payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall;
- If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056.
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Welcome to Effingham, Illinois

Comprehensive Plan

Learn more about our Comprehensive Plan project and how you can participate.

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Common services

Pay your water bill

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Municipal Code

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Get a job with the City

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Apply for a building or construction permit

Get permits for buildings, pools, signs, demolition, and utility projects.

Economic and business development

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Request a fire incident report

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Request a police report

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