For more information on Charlotte County's Incentive Programs please contact the Economic Development Office at (941) 627-3023 or via e-mail:

FloridaEDO@charlottefl.com

Qualified Target Industry (QTI)

Charlotte County offers a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund to encourage quality job growth in targeted high value-added businesses.  New or expanding businesses, serving multi-state and/or international markets, in targeted industries or designated corporate headquarters are eligible for this refund.  Pre-approved applicants who create new jobs in Charlotte County, paying 115% of the average annual area wage, can receive tax refunds up to $3,000 per new job created, up to $6,000 in an Enterprise Zone or Rural County. Additional "per job" bonuses are available for businesses paying 150 or 200 percent of the average annual area wage.  For more detailed information, view the QTI Summary.  To apply, contact the Economic Development Office

Quick Response Training (QRT)

Quick Response Training is a customer driven training program designed as an inducement to secure new value-added businesses in Charlotte County and provide existing businesses the necessary training for expansion.  Through this incentive, Charlotte County is able to effectively retain, expand and attract employers offering high-quality jobs. Workforce Florida, Inc. administers the program, with technical advice provided by the Department of Education.  Eligible projects are new or expanding businesses that produce exportable goods or services create new permanent full-time jobs and employ Florida workers who require customized entry-level skills training.  For more information, contact the Economic Development Office

ECAP Infrastructure Incentive Program

This incentive applies to all properties within the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park (ECAP) as identified on the Charlotte County Future Land Use Map, and the Airport Commerce Park designation. All projects must be consistent with the uses and standards set forth in the ECAP ordinance adopted July 13, 2004. Road Impact Fee Credits provided under this policy must be used within the ECAP designation, and must meet certain criteria. Credit value will be based at the time of completion.  For more information, read the incentive program and contact the Economic Development Office

Economic Development Transportation Fund (Road Fund)

The Economic Development Transportation Fund, commonly referred to as the "Road Fund," is an incentive tool designed to alleviate transportation problems that adversely impact a specific company's location or expansion decision. The elimination of the problem must serve as an inducement for a specific company's location, retention or expansion in Florida and must create or retain jobs.   For more detailed information, contact the Economic Development Office