Cook County Class 8a MICRO (Semiconductor)
Class 8 variant calibrated for semiconductor and microchip manufacturing investments. Connects to the State of Illinois MICRO program and federal CHIPS Act incentives.
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See whether a specific Chicago address sits inside the area that unlocks Cook County Class 8a MICRO (Semiconductor), alongside every other incentive that touches that parcel.
Semiconductor, microchip, or related supply-chain manufacturers investing in Cook County. Coordinates with state MICRO and federal §48D credits.
Cook County Class 8a MICRO (Semiconductor) is administered at the county level. Depending on the program, eligibility may depend on the specific location, property type, or business activity rather than a single drawn boundary.
Boundaries are precise and change over time, so exact eligibility always depends on the specific address. The fastest way to know is to run a free snapshot for the parcel you have in mind.
Typical range · 10% assessment for 10 years (stacks with state MICRO + federal §48D)
- +10% assessment for 10 years (vs. 25%)
- +Stacks effectively with state MICRO credit and federal §48D ITC
- +Designed to support advanced manufacturing investments
- 1Coordinate with the Cook County Assessor and DCEO MICRO team early
- 2Obtain municipal resolution
- 3File Class 8a application with semiconductor industry documentation
Call Assessor Incentives at (312) 603-7529 to scope 8a MICRO
- Municipal resolution
- Semiconductor manufacturing NAICS documentation
- Investment plan and equipment schedule
This page is a starting point, not eligibility, legal, or tax advice. Verify current requirements, deadlines, and boundaries with the administering agency before applying or spending money — program rules and funding change over time.
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Last verified 2026-05-21
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