Among the benefits of locating your business in the Village of Annawan are excellent municipal services, a strong workforce, and a very favorable tax base.  Annawan is located adjacent to Interstate 80 (Exit #33), with US Highway 6 and Illinois Route 78 running directly through the Village limits.  The Iowa Interstate Railroad also passes through the Village.  We are located approximately 35 miles east of the Quad City International Airport.   Annawan offers a cost effective location for businesses, supported by excellent municipal services. 

Village of Annawan TIF District

The Village of Annawan has two TIF districts limits.  TIF 1 encompasses the downtown area, which includes the business district as well as the library, the fire department and the school.  It also includes the industrial park area in the eastern portion of the village, east of Route 78.  TIF 2 encompasses the ethanol plant - everything east of 2900 surrounding the ethanol plant..  If you have any questions regarding the TIF districts or would like to see the TIF maps, please contact the Village Office (309) 935-6226.

Investor Opportunities

Annawan Zoning Ordinances

Village of Annawan Housing Regulations

Annawan Zoning Board Members:

Terry Rosebeck - Chairman

Raymond Meier

Paul Specht

Ron Tuisi

Building Permits

The Village of Annawan requires homeowners to obtain a building permit for any alternations to their homes.  This includes room additions, decks, siding, roofs, or other structures.  The permit for inspection must be made 24 hours in advance.  Contact the zoning chairman, Terry Rosebeck (935-6681), before you begin.

Building Permit Fees

Residential Properties:

    Improvement Cost                   Permit Fee

$0.00 to $5,000.00                             $25.00

$5,001.00 to $15,000.00                     $75.00

$15,001.0o to $30,000.00                  $175.00

$30,001.00 to $100,000.00                $250.00

$100,001.00 to $125,000.00              $300.00

$125,001.00 to $200,000.00              $350.00

Above $200,001.00                    ½ % of the project total

Commercial Properties:

 ½ % of project total

Annawan Community Economic Development Corporation Committee Officers

The State of Illinois, through DCEO, works with many local governments to help promote opportunities for communities, businesses and citizens.  They provide grants, low-interest loans, tax incentives, technical assistance and other forms of support for local economic development.  The programs have been designed to assist local governments who promote business retention and attraction in their communities.  The State of Illinois seeks opportunities to partner with different units of the government to help them achieve their goals.