Any real property that is constructed or altered would receive an exemption on any increase in taxes as a result of that change to the property. This incentive is available to any and all commercial, retail and industrial businesses. A 100% tax exemption is offered for the first seven years, 75% the eighth year, 50% the ninth year, and 25% the tenth year. This incentive extends for a full ten years from the time the company constructs or renovates its facility. This incentive grants an exemption of taxes on improvements to the property for a period of time without taking property off of the tax rolls. This incentive extends for a full ten year period from the time this benefit is initially accessed.

The tax reduction tax credit allows a qualified Zone Certified business to reduce its company's State tax liability to zero, on a yearly basis, provided that employment levels have increased prior to the tax year of a business becoming Zone Certified, virtually eliminating any State Corporate or Franchise taxes. This benefit is available for a 14-year period, 10 years at 100%, decreasing 20% each year thereafter. This State tax incentive is available to all companies regardless of industry/business classification.

The real property tax credit allows a qualified Zone Certified business to receive a tax credit/reimbursement against State related business taxes for all real property taxes paid, on a yearly basis, provided that employment levels have increased prior to the tax year that the company became Zone Certified. This benefit is available for a 14-year period, 10 years at 100%, decreasing 20% each year thereafter. This State incentive is available to all companies regardless of industry/business classification.