Developmental Incentives
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State Incentives
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Brief Description |
| Texas Leverage Fund |
Financial assistance for business recruitment, retention and expansion. |
| Texas Capital Fund |
A program that assists with real estate and infrastructure development. |
| Enterprise Zone |
An economic development incentive administered through a state refunding program. |
| Texas
Manufacturing
Assistance
Center
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A Texas Department of Commerce program designed to assist companies with quality control, especially those companies involved with new technologies, manufacturing and processing. |
Local Incentives
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Brief Description |
| Business Improvement Funds |
Business improvement funds are designed to promote La Marque businesses on major thoroughfares by helping business owners improve the “curb appeal” of their business. Click here for the Application
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| Job Creation Incentives |
They are offerered for each new permanent job created based on guidelines set by the LMEDC. |
| Tax Abatements |
The City can provide a tax abatement for exemption of property taxes for up to seven years. |
| IRB Issue |
The EDC may issue Industrial Revenue Bonds, usually at rates below prime, for the construction of new facilities or the expansion of existing facilities. |
| Utility Rate Reduction |
The utility providers will assist your company with a negotiated rate reduction based on usage and other criteria. |
| City Fee Waivers |
Based on certain guidelines, the City may waive fees for permit applications, utility taps and similar fees upon approval of City Council. |
| Grant or Loan Procurement Assistance |
The City and the EDC may assist your company with the procurement of loans or grants for the purpose of increasing business and commercial activity within
La Marque
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| Infrastructure Improvement |
Upon approval of City Council, the City may provide for the extension, construction or reconstruction of infrastructure for the development needs of your company. |
| Fast Track Program |
Accelerated zoning and permit procedures
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Freeport Property
Tax Exemption
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The Freeport exemption exempts taxes on certain types of tangible personal property that is transported out of the state of Texas within 175 days of acquisition. Inventory property may first be assembled, stored, manufactured, processed or fabricated locally.
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