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Wisconsin's Industrial Revenue Bond Program

Wisconsin's Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) program now has more than $200 million available to assist small manufacturers with expansion projects through low-interest financing. The Department of Commerce grants the bonding authority (volume cap allocation) to cities, villages and towns to issue the bonds on behalf of a business. This site provides business representatives, municipal officials, bond counsel and others with up-to-date information on the IRB program, the process of applying for volume cap, the availability of volume cap and the latest forms.

2008 Volume Cap Allocation

Current (As of January 1, 2009)

Total Volume Cap for 2009 $248,258,515
Current Available Balance $248,258,515

IRB CONTACT

Steve Sabatke 608/267-0762
Steven.Sabatke@Wisconsin.gov

Program Overview

Application and Allocation Process

Businesses can initiate the Industrial Revenue Bond application process by discussing their projects with Department of Commerce Area Development Managers.

 

Forms & Instructions
Reports
Follow-up Report on Employment Impact Estimates (pdf, 10KB)
Notice of Intent to Obtain a Municipal Industrial Revenue Bond (pdf, 11KB)
Job Retention Certification Form (pdf, 12KB)
Quarterly Report on Employment Positions (pdf, 11KB)
Volume Cap Allocation Status
2007 Report on Industrial Revenue Bond Activity 
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