Illinois

Incentives/Policies for Renewable Energy

Special Assessment for Solar Energy Systems

Last DSIRE Review: 10/05/2009

Program Overview:

State:	Illinois
Incentive Type:	Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Maximum Incentive:	None

Authority 1:

§ 35 ILCS 200/10-5,10

Summary:

Illinois offers a special assessment of solar energy systems for property-tax purposes. For property owners who register with a chief county assessment officer, solar energy equipment is valued at no more than a conventional energy system. Eligible equipment includes both active and passive solar-energy systems. The exemption is not valid for equipment that is equally usable in a conventional energy system or for components that serve non-solar energy generating (e.g., structural, aesthetic, insulating, etc.) purposes. Those who wish to have their solar energy property valued in this fashion must file property tax form PTAX-330 with their local county assessor's office. Forms are available from the county assessor's office.

Contact:

Wayne Hartel
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Bureau of Energy and Recycling
620 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 785-3420
Phone 2: (217) 782-7500
E-Mail: wayne.hartel@illinois.gov
Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy/

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