Quincy to Launch Property Tax Incentive for New Homes
Quincy is launching a new residential property tax incentive program on January 1 to encourage the construction of new homes, offering property tax refunds for eligible new single-family and multi-family developments up to four units.
Quincy Hannibal Keokuk, IL, October 16, 2026 —
Quincy is set to launch a residential property tax incentive program on January 1, offering refunds to eligible new home developments. The program is intended to encourage construction and applies to qualifying single-family and multi-family developments of up to four units.
The announcement does not specify the year the program begins. It also does not state the refund amounts, how long refunds may be available, or how applicants can apply. Details about other eligibility requirements, including whether developments must meet particular construction or permitting conditions, were not provided.
The program’s stated scope includes both single-family homes and multi-family properties, provided the development contains no more than four units. The summary does not clarify whether the four-unit limit applies to each building, an entire development, or another measure.
Quincy’s announcement describes the tax refunds as an incentive for new residential construction. No projected number of homes, expected program cost, or estimate of the effect on construction was provided. The information also does not identify the local department or office responsible for administering the program.
Additional details—including the start year, application process, refund calculation, and full eligibility rules—were not included in the announcement summary. Those points will be important for prospective applicants seeking to determine whether a planned development qualifies.
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