Can you help me install a smoke detector in my home?
Yes. Contact our Central Fire Station at (217) 342-2555 and we can set up an appointment for you.
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Am I required to have a smoke detector in my residence?
Yes
Am I required to have a carbon monoxide detector in my residence?
Yes. If your residence burns fossil fuels or has an attached garage, you are required to have a carbon monoxide detector in your residence.
Who do I call when I have a question on a Fire Department invoice?
Contact Administrative Offices at (217) 342-2555.
What is your ISO Class?
Our ISO class is a 2.
How do I request a fire incident report? Is there a fee?
You can request a fire incident report online. There is a no fee for a fire incident report. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Fire Department Administrative Offices at (217) 342-2555.
What incentives does the Effingham Enterprise Zone Offer?
Property tax abatement (property tax abatement is not available when the Enterprise Zone and TIF overlap) Industrial – 7 years Commercial – 3 years Newly constructed multi-family residential – 3 years Newly constructed single-family residential – 5 years Sales tax exemption for permanently affixed building materials on industrial and commercial projects, newly constructed single-family and … Continued
What is the Enterprise Zone?
The Illinois Enterprise Zone Act was signed into law December 7, 1982. The purpose of the Act is to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in economically depressed areas of the state. Businesses located (or those that choose to locate) in a designated enterprise zone can become eligible to obtain special state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief, and improved governmental … Continued
Where do I find election information?
For elections in Effingham County, visit the County Clerk’s office for local election results, maps, deadlines, and more.
How do I get a building permit?
We offer 2 types of building permits: Over-the-counter permits: simple permits you can usually get the same day. Permits that require plans and review: permits for larger or more complicated projects. Some projects don’t require a permit, but you still need to follow all building codes and regulations. Apply for a building permit.