Redevelopment Incentive Program
East University Avenue
The Redevelopment Incentive Program (RIP) provides assistance for permanent building improvements, encouragement of residential development, and design work for new structures within the East University Avenue Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District. This program is open to all properties that fall within that TIF district. This program is open on a first-come basis with new funding provided each fiscal year (June 1st). Interested applicants forward their completed application to the Planning Department.
For more information contact:
Redevelopment Incentive Program Administrator
Email: terry.blakeman@ci.champaign.il.us
Phone: 217/403-8800
Mail completed applications to:
Champaign Planning Department
102 N. Neil Street, Third Floor
Champaign, IL 61820
Applications List
Please Note: Applications are not currently being accepted for downtown RIP.
- Minor Facade and Code Improvements
Minor RIP Application - Major Building Renovations
Major RIP Application - Addition or Renovation of Residential Units
Residential RIP Application - Building on Vacant Land
New Construction Assistance Program - Guidelines for All RIP Projects
Design Guidelines

