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SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Housing

Housing Assistance

For help finding housing in Illinois, please see the

Illinois Production Guide

or contact the Illinois

Film Office at 312-814-3600.

Exemption from Hotel Occupancy Tax

Occupancy in the same hotel for 30 consecutive days qualifies you for exemption from the 11.9% Illinois Hotel Occupancy Tax. After 30 days, all taxes are waived and the occupant is credited for the first month's tax.