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Local Incentives
Water and Sewer Tap Fee Waiver
This incentive provides a 100% waiver to businesses that incur water and sewer tap fees.
Zoning and Building Permit Fee Waiver
This incentive provides a 100% waiver to businesses that incur zoning and building permit fees.
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Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL)
This incentive provides grants to new businesses based on the net increase in BPOL tax paid for the first five years of eligibility.
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Business Incubation Grant (BIG)
The Business Incubation Grant (BIG) Program is an initiative of the City of Emporia and Emporia Economic Development Authority (EDA) aimed at assisting start-up businesses occupying commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties within the Enterprise Zone (EZ) with rental costs for the first full year of operation.
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Business Personal Property Grant
The Business Personal Property (BPP) Investment Grant Program is an initiative of the City of Emporia and Emporia Industrial Development Authority (IDA) aimed at assisting both new and expanding businesses within the Enterprise Zone (EZ) area.
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Historic Façade Improvement Grant (FIG)
The City of Emporia's Historic District Façade Improvement Grant (HFIG) Program aims to assist property and business owners within the Belfield and Hicksford Historic Districts in enhancing their building facades. This program is part of the Main Street Improvement Project, supported by the Crater District Planning Grant and requires a 1:1 match from property or business owners for any awarded funds.
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Façade Improvement Grant (FIG)
The Enterprise Zone Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) Program is an initiative of the City of Emporia and Emporia Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ERHA) aimed at enhancing the physical appearance and economic viability of properties and businesses within the Enterprise Zone area.
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Machinery & Tools Investment Grant
The Machinery & Tools (M&T) Investment Grant Program is an initiative of the City of Emporia and Emporia Industrial Development Authority (IDA) aimed at assisting both new and expanding businesses within the Enterprise Zone (EZ) area.
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Real Estate Tax Abatement
This incentive provides a 100% exemption from real estate taxes for substantially rehabilitated, renovated, or replacement of commercial or industrial properties for 10 years.