Empowerment Zone
This program is currently expired.
In January 2002, Fresno received a Round III Empowerment Zone designation designed to stimulate economic development. Businesses in the Fresno Empowerment Zone are eligible for significant Federal tax incentives designed to encourage investment and expansion. Residents in the Empowerment Zone can benefit from job development and training programs, improving employability.
To find out if your business is located in the Empowerment Zone, or one of our other incentive zones, check our
Incentive Zone Address Locator.
For questions regarding the Empowerment Zone, contact
Kelly Vaughan Trevino at the City of Fresno Downtown and Community Revitalization Department or call (559) 621-8426.
Overview
Businesses can realize substantial tax savings by locating and/or expanding in this zone, and by employing area residents. The investment of Federal tax dollars translates into new funds entering our community that will grow and expand our economic base.
The eight-year program began in January 2002 and expired in December 2009. The positive impact on our local economy is expected to continue for decades to come. At this time the City of Fresno remains hopeful that the Federal Empowerment Zone Program will be extended, retroactive to December 2009. Please check back often for updates.
The Federal Department of Housing and Human Services (HUD) awarded the Empowerment Zone designation. The City of Fresno’s Downtown and Community Revitalization Department is in charge of its day-to-day operation.
Contents:
Empowerment Zone Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Documents and Forms (PDF format)
Summary of Benefits
Empowerment Zone Map
Publication 954
Resident Brochure
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Contact Imformation
Downtown and Community Revitalization Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156-02
Fresno, Ca. 93721-3620
Phone: (559) 621-8350
Fax: (559) 457-1504