Illinois Tax Increment Association

Established in 1987, the Illinois Tax Increment Association is a public-private, not-for-profit organization whose membership consists of municipalities and other governmental entities, corporations, partnerships, associations and individuals engaged in or interested in tax increment finance and economic development.  The Enterprise Zone Association was created in 1983 as a vehicle for allowing zone administrators and businesses within enterprise zones to have the opportunity of networking and being updated on state enterprise zone issues.

The two Associations merged, effective April 2026. 

The merged Association is governed by a Board of Directors composed of not more than 17 members elected at the Annual Meeting for a term of three years. An Executive Director is employed by the Board to manage the affairs of the Association.

Each year the Association sponsors two conferences for its members designed to keep them abreast of the numerous changes that are constantly occurring in the field. In addition, webinars are held periodically to provide timely updates and opportunities of continuing education. 

With the intent of fostering sound economic growth in the State of Illinois, ITIA provides its members with numerous opportunities for professional dialogue, education and exchange of information. It does this through its conferences, webinars,  its newsletters and Legislative Alerts, and an informative website, as well as other publications, workshops, seminars, and events of interest to the membership.