It's time to RENEW!
SSA#42 is reaching the end of its 10-year term on Deceber 31 , 2024. During the renewal process, your opinion is needed for us to continue to provide services.
YOUR OPINION IS NEEDED
Please take the survey.
PLEASE SELECT ‘NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY’ tab on the “Action” box below to provide feedback. Your opinion is crucial to the renewal process.
Complete and Return Support Form
Click on the link above and download the SSA#42 Support Form
Provide the requested information
Sign (Taxpayer of record or authorized representative) and scan document
Email to lashawn@southshorechamberinc.org
Complete the Needs Assessment Survey
Locally-initiated, self-imposed tax levy
A geographic area comprised of commercial, mixed use, and some residential properties
Funds additional services beyond the City’s general services, within designated boundaries
The City grants taxing authority and appoints local SSA Commissioners for governance
City contracts with service provider agency to administer day-to-day SSA activities
Authorized by state statute, city ordinance, and DPD policy
The Special Service Area is provided services including customer attraction, public way aesthetics, sustainability and public place enhancements, economic/business development, public health and safety programs, and other activities to promote commercial and economic development. These additional services, among others, comprise what is known as “Special Services.”
Taxes apply to eligible PIN within the designated area. Taxpayers of record may include property owner, property management company, or commercial tenant with a triple net lease (where tenant is the taxpayer of record).
This tax is levied against the taxable property included within the Area for the provision of the Special Services as an additional amount of no more than 2.100% of the equalized assessed value of taxable property within the Area. Pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq., the tax levy is in addition to the standard tax rate to cover the additional services.
Aesthetics
Landscaping and Weed Removal
Litter Abatement
Sidewalk Power Washing
Public Safety
Armed Security Patrol
Surveillance Camera Installations
Special Events
South Shore Summer Festival
Connect South Shore
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Business Breakfast
RFP Support
Facade Enhancement Grants
