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Grant and Incentive Programs
The City of Roanoke has been one of the top 10 fastest growing communities in the Metroplex for 3 straight years.
We have a tremendous pro-business attitude. The City of Roanoke has established a Type 4A Economic Development corporation to assist with the recruiting, financing of industrial development, as well as many other business -related facets. A high priority of the corporation is to provide funds to improve the quality of life in Roanoke.
Business Retention
The city has adopted an economic development investment policy that awards significant grants to companies that retain a certain amount of inventory in their facilities. This new incentive, coupled with our extremely low tax rate, make Roanoke a wonderful business destination.
We invite you to meet with us to discuss all the benefits and advantages of being in the City of Roanoke.
Program Overview
Matching grants from the city of up to $15,000 are intended to beautify the downtown business district with exterior façade improvements that are visible from the street, including:
- Landscaping
- Porches
- Signage
Applications are accepted for the Façade Grant Program for businesses in the downtown area.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions, application, and landscape maintenance agreement will offer more details and are available here and at City Hall. Please contact Cody Petree with questions at 817-491-2411 or via email.
Forms:
Fast Tracking
Businesses in Roanoke also benefit from a Triple Freeport Exemption. During the present climate in which some of our neighboring cities are experiencing an 8 to 10 week waiting period for building permits, we are proud to have streamlined the process to benefit our builders.
We also provide a "fast track" building permit process, providing opportunity for the center to be under construction while the remainder of the construction plans are being reviewed. We are in partnership with our customers!