Special Service Areas (SSAs) are locally controlled, locally funded taxing districts used for local community development. They are governed by local taxpayers, and the funds generated are used for programs related to public way beautification and maintenance, enhanced security, and landscaping services.

Old Town SSA #48 was established on December 9, 2009 and was reconstituted in 2018. On January 1, 2019, the boundaries of SSA #48 were expanded to operate in the following areas:

* North side of North Avenue from North Park Avenue to Clark Street and the south side of North Avenue from Orleans Street to Clark Street.

* From the North property line of Piper’s Alley and Walgreens on Wells Street south to the north end of Hill Street on bold sides of the Street.

* The north side of Division Street from the driveway of 1212 N Wells to LaSalle Street and the south side of Division Street from the western edge of the Old Town Park development to LaSalle Street and north up the west side of Wells Street to the edge of the property line of 1212 N LaSalle Street.

* Burton Place Park from Wells Street west to the alleyway on the east end of the park.