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Human Relations Board

About Board Members serve a three-year term and are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Members Steve Miller Jeremy Heuerman Clara Koester Todd Hull Greg Sapp Meeting Schedule Meetings are held as needed at City Hall. City Hall 201 E. Jefferson Avenue Effingham, IL 62401

Register a special needs person

Before you start For each person with special needs or disabilities in your home, you will need to gather the following information prior to filling out the form: Name Home address Work or school address Phone number Nature of disability or special need (clinical name) Specialized equipment located on premises Special circumstances emergency responders need...

Apply for Enterprise Zone

An Enterprise Zone application is required to be completed to receive the incentives offered by the Effingham/Effingham County Enterprise Zone. Any property located within the zone boundaries is eligible for incentives. Before you start View the Enterprise Zone map to confirm that your property is located within the zone boundaries. You will need: Estimate the...

Connect water and sewer service form (business)

Learn about how to get water and sewer service connected to your home or business.

Connect water and sewer service form (residential)

Learn about how to get water and sewer service connected to your home or business.

File a police report

For emergencies If this is an emergency Call 911 if you can Send a text message to 911 You can text if: You are deaf or have a hearing impairment You are in danger and cannot speak on the phone Don't hang up or disconnect the call until the telecommunicator gets all the needed information...

Will I be charged for making a FOIA request?

Digital copies provided via email are free. After the first 50 pages of black and white printed copies, a fee of $0.15 per page will be charged. Color copies, as well as media such as CDs, DVDs, and flash drives also have fees associated with them. If you prefer to view the requested document rather...

How long do you have to respond to my request?

The City must respond to a FOIA request within five business days unless: The City extends the time for a response by an additional five business days for a reason allowed by FOIA The City and requestor agree to an extension in writing It is a commercial request or the request is otherwise subject to...

How do I make a FOIA request?

Anyone wishing to view or obtain copies of City records should submit a written request to the City Clerk's Office either in person, by mail, fax, or email. (submit a foia form link?)

Who can file a FOIA request?

Anyone can submit a FOIA request.

Freedom of Information Act FAQs

What is the purpose of FOIA?

FOIA is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The purpose behind FOIA is to provide transparency as the public has a right to know what the government is doing. FOIA statute states that any person can ask a public body can request a copy of its...

Records Division

What is the Enterprise Zone investment tax credit?

The Illinois Income Tax Act 35 ILCS 5/201, as amended allows a .5 percent credit against the state income tax for investments in qualified property, which is placed in service in an enterprise zone. The investment tax credit will be filed for on your yearly tax return.

What is the Enterprise Zone Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment (M,M & E) sales tax exemption?

The Revenue Act 35 ILCS 120/1d-1f, as amended allows a business enterprise that is certified by DCEO, that either creates a minimum of 200 full-time equivalent jobs in Illinois; or retains a minimum of 2,000 full-time jobs in Illinois; or which retains 90% of the existing jobs, a 6.25 percent state sales tax exemption on...

What qualifies as "building materials" eligible for sales tax exemption?

Building materials that are eligible for the enterprise zone sales tax deduction include items that are permanently affixed to real property such as lumber, mortar, glued-down carpets, paint, wallpaper and similar affixed items. Please contact the Zone Administrator if you have further questions on what is considered an eligible building material.

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