Updated 8/15/2021
Senate Bill 1721 has now been signed by the Governor.
To view the final bill text, please click here
To view a press release from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, please click here.
Illinois SB 1721 Blighted Property Legislation Advances
SB 1721 has passed the both houses and is now awaiting signature
The measure will
- “reduce abandoned and neglected homes by helping municipalities intervene earlier through the court system to save these properties.”
- “allow municipalities and counties to partner with land banks to maintain and manage vacant buildings so they can be saved.”
- “help people stay in their homes by reducing the cap on interest rates on unpaid property taxes.”
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For a press release from the bill sponsor, please click here.
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For bill text and current status, please click here