Illinois is rolling out a sustainability tax credit for films and TV shows, a first in the country.
Productions that meet certain criteria designed to incentivize sustainable filmmaking practices are eligible for a five percent uplift, making the maximum tax incentive 45% of eligible costs.
As Hollywood’s presence in Illinois grows, state lawmakers last year expanded the film and TV subsidy program to include the uplift. According to ProPro data released last month, the state, which hosts three NBC Chicago procedurals, started off the year flat but saw a slight uptick in production spend year-over-year. Expenditures reached a record-high $703 million in 2025.
To qualify, productions must hire a qualified sustainability company and coordinate a set visit by the Illinois Film Office. The company is required to complete a sustainability scoresheet and a carbon calculation report, among other things, within 30 days of the completion of filming.
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