The City offers a variety of programs to assist both existing businesses and new businesses wishing to undertake sustainable improvement projects and to support sustainable businesses who may wish to locate to the community.

Façade Improvement Program - Rebate of 75% of the costs of Energy Star rated products, green roofs, and other energy efficient or environmentally sound materials for exterior improvements to an existing commercial property.

Commercial / Industrial Revolving Loan Fund - Low interest loan fund will lend $15,000 per green job created for businesses whose primary product or service contributes to environmental or sustainable objectives.

Permit Fee Rebate – Rebate of a portion of the Building Permit Fee associated with the construction of a LEED certified building. Rebate is:

• LEED Platinum =80%
• LEED Gold = 60%
• LEED Silver = 40%
• LEED Certified = 20%

Sustainable Improvements Loan Fund - 0%, five year loan to cover one-half of the costs of sustainable improvements to a new or existing property. Minimum loan amount is $5,000 and the maximum is $25,000.

Sustainable Design Advisory Team - Free design review of building plans and counsel by engineers, architects, and construction professionals to provide advice on sustainable products and design.

To learn more about these sustainable business incentives click here, or to receive an application call the City of Rock Island Economic Development Division at 309.732.2920, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .