SSA Program Overview

The Special Service Area (SSA) is an economic development tool that utilizes the levy of the real estate property tax in raising funds to provide special services for a targeted area. Property owners choose to tax themselves in order to provide these services. The services funded through the SSA tax are in addition to services generally provided by the City. These services must predominantly benefit those properties that are located within the boundaries of the SSA. Examples of special services include: sidewalk maintenance and beautification, landscaping, advertising and marketing, business recruitment/retention, parking, and safety programs.

Vision

A clean and vibrant Lincoln Avenue that attracts residents and businesses.

Mission

To beautify and enhance Lincoln Avenue through efficient use of funds levied to promote the district as a more desirable place to live and do business.

Sidwalk Powerwashing

The Lincoln Avenue SSA will be soliciting bids in the month of March for sidewalk powerwashing services. If you would like more information about this service or would like to submit a bid contact Sarah Gallagher at (773) 880-5200.

Lincoln Avenue SSA is accepting commissioner applications

Eligible candidates must be owners or lessees of residential or commercial property within the SSA boundaries.  The Lincoln Avenue SSA boundaries include all properties fronting Lincoln Avenue from Diversey Parkway on the north to Webster Avenue on the south.

Commissioner responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 - exercise powers granted by SSA government statutes;
 - reommend and approve tax rate, budget and Sole Service Provider;
 - supervise, control and direct commission affairs; and determine SSA policies

If you have questions or would like to request an application package, contact the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 880-5200 or click on "Contact" above.