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Local Incentives
These incentives are awarded on a case-by-case basis according to the type of industry, capital investment, annual payroll and number of jobs created.
Cash Grants
As a Type-A Corporation, the Allen Economic Development Corporation receives dedicated revenue from a 0.5% sales tax. Backed by a healthy fund balance, cash grants are available for qualified businesses to assist with the following expenses:
- Relocation Assistance
- Infrastructure Assistance
- Job Training and Hiring Costs
Property Tax Abatements
The City of Allen and Collin County can reduce the property tax obligations of a project’s real and business personal property for up to 10 years.
Triple Freeport Inventory Exemption
All taxing entities in Allen offer a complete property tax exemption for qualified inventory that is leaving the state within 175 days. Companies in Allen claiming this exemption have saved an average of $695,000 on property taxes over the last five years.
Other Local Incentives
- School District Property Tax Value Limitations
- Chapter 380 Grants
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
State Incentives
Texas Enterprise Fund
The Texas Enterprise Fund is the State’s $295 million deal-closing fund used to attract new businesses that are considering relocating to Texas or retain existing businesses that are considering leaving the state. For more information, visit the Fund’s website or contact us.
Skills Development Fund
The Center for Workforce and Economic Development at Collin College partners with companies to design customized training programs and apply for grants from the Texas Workforce Commission. For more information, visit the state’s website.
Skills For Small Business Program
Companies with fewer than 100 employees can train new workers and upgrade skills of incumbent workers with access to all credit and continuing education courses offered through Collin College. The program offers a grant of up to $1,800 per employee for each new employee being trained and $900 per employee for existing employees that are hired within the previous 12 months. Learn more on the state’s website.
Texas Data Center Incentive
Qualified data centers receive an exemption on state use and sales tax (6%) on hardware and other equipment. Contact us for more information.
Texas Research & Development Incentive Program
Companies engaged in research and development operations can receive a reduction in either their state sales tax or franchise tax via the Texas Research & Development Incentive Program. Contact us for more information.
Incentive Process
The Allen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and staff seek to bring quality jobs and investment to our community.
How To Apply
We invite you to contact us to discuss your project and potential incentives.
You may also review the Prospect Questionnaire to see what information will be needed when applying for incentives.
How Long Does It Take?
Board meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of each month, but for major projects under a tight deadline, special meetings can be called within 72 hours.