Future residential growth is particularly well-positioned in Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Manteno, where market conditions support new rental apartments and for-sale housing. This demand is driven by supply constraints, a strong existing household base, tight rental and homeownership markets, and other key economic factors.
*Conducted by Tracy Cross & Associates, Inc.
Residential development incentives are available in the Kankakee County Enterprise Zone (KCEZ) communities. This initiative is aimed at fostering additional housing development to alleviate housing pressures, enhance neighborhood vitality, and catalyze sustainable growth with the communities.
These expanded benefits encourage construction of new housing units, both single and multi-family, and substantial rehabilitation to existing structures, address housing shortages, and support local employers with their workforce needs.
KCEZ Communities:
Incentives include:
*Contact Zone Administrator for details.
Kankakee County is a community of distinct neighborhoods, villages, and rural subdivisions, each with its own character and sense of place.
From the historic urban core of Kankakee and the tightknit neighborhoods of Bradley and Bourbonnais to the scenic smalltown communities like Manteno, Grant Park, Herscher, and Momence, the county blends established residential areas with growing subdivisions and open countryside.
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Kankakee County’s schools and districts offer strong, community driven education across urban, suburban, and rural areas. With a focus on academic growth, career readiness, and inclusive opportunities, local educators work closely with employers and colleges to help every student thrive.
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