Upcoming Public Hearing

The community is invited to a public hearing regarding the City’s proposed 2022 Action Plan, Thursday, June 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 S. 7th Street, 3rd floor. The public is welcome to come and share their feedback to the plan. A draft of the proposed 2022 Action Plan is available online. Those unable to attend in person may submit their comments online through the website or by emailing or sending written correspondence via U.S. mail to the Office of Planning & Economic Development.

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Small Business Loans

The City of Springfield has a partnership with Justine Petersen, the largest small business micro-lender in the U.S.. Justine Petersen staff - located in the Municipal Center - provides assistance to Springfield business owners who may have difficulty obtaining a loan from a traditional bank. These businesses can now apply for advance funds designated for Springfield small businesses through this program. For more information or to set-up an appointment, call 217.789.2377 and ask to speak to Tristan Brown or email TBrown@justinepetersen.org.

Pre-Qualify: Get the Lead Out Grant

The City is now accepting pre-qualification applications from residents interested in applying for funds to help cover the cost of lead hazard remediation. This program is available to both owner-occupied homes and privately-owned rental units with four or less units. Priority will be given to households with children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels, pregnant women, or those with children ages six years or younger, and low- to moderate-income Census tracks. The first step is to pre-qualify.

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TIF Exterior Rehab

The TIF Exterior Rehabilitation Program helps homeowners in the Enos Park TIF and Far East TIF districts do targeted external repairs on their homes. These repairs can make a huge difference in the appearance of the home! For more information, call 217-789-2377.

Accessibility Ramp Program

The City partners with the Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL) to build accessibility ramps in low-income census tracts in Springfield. To learn more about this program, call 217-789-2377.



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