Tax & Incentives

Ohio Tax Incentives

Community Reinvestment Areas

  • Local real property tax incentives for residents and businesses that invest in designated areas of Ohio.
  • In order to apply, the municipality or county must apply to the State Development Director for confirmation.
  • Investors meeting the local criteria must apply to the municipality or county for the real property tax exemption.

Enterprise Zones

  • Real and personal property tax incentives for businesses that expand or relocate in Ohio.
  • In order to apply, the municipality or county must apply to the State Development Director for certification.
  • To secure benefits, non-retail businesses must apply to the local community for local property tax exemptions and to the Director of Development for state franchise or state income tax incentives.

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