Moline Named River Edge Redevelopment Zone

Illinois Department of Commerce grants designation to spur construction and job growth along the Mississippi River

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:52pm

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A highly detailed, photorealistic studio photograph of a gleaming metal model of the Moline skyline and riverfront, resting on a clean white background and reflecting dramatic studio lighting, symbolizing the potential for new development and investment in the city's newly designated redevelopment zone.A conceptual still life representing the new opportunities for riverfront redevelopment in Moline following the city's designation as an Illinois River Edge Redevelopment Zone.Moline Today

The City of Moline, Illinois has been officially designated as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) by the Illinois Department of Commerce. This designation provides eligible property owners in the 3.4 square mile zone along the Mississippi River with access to a variety of incentives to spur construction projects and job creation, including sales tax savings on building materials, historic tax credits, property tax abatements, and construction job credits.

Why it matters

The RERZ designation is expected to drive new investment and revitalization along Moline's riverfront, which has historically been an important economic hub for the city. By providing these incentives, the state aims to encourage redevelopment, historic preservation, and job growth in the designated area.

The details

The RERZ zone covers approximately 3.4 square miles along the Mississippi River, extending roughly 4,500 feet to the south of the river. Eligible property owners within this zone can now access benefits such as sales tax savings on building materials, historic tax credits for rehabilitation projects, property tax abatements for multifamily developments, and construction job creation credits.

  • The City of Moline was officially designated as a RERZ by the Illinois Department of Commerce on April 3, 2026.

The players

City of Moline

The local government entity that applied for and received the RERZ designation from the state of Illinois.

Illinois Department of Commerce

The state agency that oversees the River Edge Redevelopment Zone program and granted the RERZ designation to the City of Moline.

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What’s next

The City of Moline plans to actively promote the new RERZ designation and incentives to property owners and developers in the designated zone in order to spur new construction, historic preservation, and job creation projects along the Mississippi River.

The takeaway

The RERZ designation provides Moline with a powerful new tool to drive economic revitalization and growth along its riverfront, building on the city's history as an important Midwest economic hub. By offering these targeted incentives, the state hopes to catalyze private investment and job creation in this key area of the city.