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Incentives A variety of community and economic development incentives areoffered by the City of Fairfield to encourage business development.
The Council may rebate a certain percentage of sales tax back to an approved retailer for a selected number of years.
The City Council may elect to abate all or a portion of ad valorem taxes.
The City of Fairfield may choose to rebate a portion of the sales tax paid to local merchants for building materials supporting new construction or business expansion.
The City Council may assist a business in funding infrastructure improvements necessary for new development or a business expansion.
The Council may provide a matching grant to businesses for improvement of their building facade.
The City of Fairfield is open to strategic locations for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) districts.
The Council may partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and capital investment in economically distressed areas of the City.
The City Council may elect to reduce application, inspection and permit fees as well as utilities connection fees for certain developments.
The City of Fairfield is committed to an expedited process for development of business in the City. We support a hassle-free environment with expert plan review and responsive comments to prospective developers and businesses.
The City of Fairfield has a Freeport exemption ordinance. Certain businesses may apply for an exemption on goods in transit from personal property tax.
Fairfield will bring strategic partnerships together to assist businesses in recruiting and retaining employees. Skills Development Grants may be available to offset some of the costs.
The City of Fairfield will commit to provide an environment encouraging the development of new and expansion of existing small businesses.
Fairfield will bring together a coalition of business, civic and community leaders as well as area elected officials to be involved in developing and implementing economic development practices.
The City of Fairfield will focus on teaching children NOW about the opportunities of tomorrow.
The City Council will commit to facilitate construction of additional, quality housing.
The Council will commit to providing more community activities for youth.
Contact: Liz Thornton Community Development Director 817-988-8533 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |