Neighborhood Revitalization Program
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (NRP) provides 10 years of reduced property tax rebate (from 95% rebate in years 1-5 and 75% rebate in years 6-10 for residential projects and a 75% rebate for all 10 years for agricultural, commercial and industrial projects). More information on the NRP can be found at Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)
Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) is the latest economic development incentive to draw people to work and live in Kansas. Effective July 1, 2011, the program allows individuals who have not resided in Kansas in the past five years to qualify for a state income tax rebatement for the following five years IF moving into a Rural Opportunity Zone county. Scott County is a ROZ. The program has another facet that involves repayment of student loans for post-secondary graduates for up to $15,000 over 5 years ONLY WHILE student is residing in a ROZ. Scott County has opted into this program also. Only loans associated with accredited schools will qualify. In-state and out-of-state students may qualify. Talk to Katie at SCDC and ROZ sponsorship before you apply! Application is made directly to the State of Kansas. To apply for the Rural Opportunity Zone benefits (opens in a new tab).
Grain for Graduates
View more information on the ROZ program or "Grain for Graduates" (opens in a new tab) or contact the Scott County Development director, Nicole Martin at 620-872-3525 Ext. 2, or by email at scdcdirector@wbsnet.org.
All qualified businesses are welcome to begin the application process, as a sponsor of ROZ. Simply contact the Scott County Development director, Nicole Martin at 620-872-3525 Ext. 2.