The Planning and Community Development Department is responsible for administering programs, projects and activities that enrich East Peoria and make it a better place to live and work. This Department focuses on improving and fostering:
New residential, commercial, and industrial growth
Neighborhoods
Regulated land uses for orderly growth and development
Overall economic activity
The Planning and Community Development Department is comprised of several different divisions. These include:
The East Peoria Housing Authority which operates a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program that assists eligible persons with rent from a private landlord on the open market.
Economic Development
Building & Inspections
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Code Enforcement
Community Development, which includes the Beautification Commission
See the list of links to the left to find more information about each of these functions and divisions of the department.