The City Council is proposing revisions to the City's tax structure, which will reduce the tax burden on Effingham's residents. See how: Reducing Your Tax Burden;
Effingham Designated as NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador: See article
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Yes! Indoor pools are available year-round at the Richard E. Workman Sports & Wellness Complex. An outdoor pool is open during warm months in Evergreen Harmony Park. Contact the Effingham Park District at 217-342-5680 to get information about both swimming pools.
If this is an emergency, call 911. If this is not an emergency: Call the non-emergency line at 217-347-0774 to have a police officer respond to your location Report the incident in person at the Effingham Police Department, 110 S. 3rd Street
You can get a copy of your crash report online. For help, call the Quicket support line at 312-313-1231 or email them at support@quicketsolutions.com. For step-by-step details, please check out the instructions found on our crash report page.
If this is an emergency, call 911. If this is not an emergency, there are 2 ways you can file a police report: Call the non-emergency line at 217-347-0774 and a police officer will respond to your location Report the incident in person at the Effingham Police Department, 110 S. 3rd Street
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.
Your tenant rights as an Illinois resident can be found at Illinois Tenant Rights. Local housing laws can be found in Article VI of the City of Effingham Municipal Code.
The City’s interactive zoning map is online. You can also view the full zoning ordinance in our online municipal code. If you have questions about your zoning, you can contact the Planning and Zoning division. If you are a business looking for available properties contact our Economic Development department.
Effingham’s local municipal code is available online. Recently passed codes may not be in the online system yet. You can find them either in recent City Council meeting archives or by contacting the City Clerk.
The 2023 sales tax in the City of Effingham is 6.5%. This includes Illinois State sales tax (6.25%) and Effingham County safety sales tax (0.25%). Areas of the City located in a Business District have an extra 1% sales tax, making the total 7.5%.
The City of Effingham is a great place to start or grow a business. Our Economic Development department is here to answer any questions regarding starting or expanding a business in our community.
The County of Effingham bills and invoices property taxes in Effingham. You can search for your property and pay your bill online. You’ll need the original bill that you get in the mail. Call 217-342-6844 for more information.
