DeSoto County Incentives for Businesses

No Impact Fees: We like to think this is even better than an incentive! DeSoto County does not have impact fees, which is an automatic savings for companies developing in our community. No application necessary.

Rural Jobs Tax Credit: For eligible businesses, a $1,000 to $1,500 tax credit for each qualified employee, taken against either the Florida Corporate Income Tax or the Florida Sales and Use Tax.

Click here for the application.

Sales Tax Exemption on Electricity for Manufacturing: Qualifying businesses will be granted either a 50% or a 100% exemption of the sales tax on the charges for electricity or steam used in manufacturing.

Quick Response Training: Administered by CareerSource Florida, this program provides funding to qualifying businesses to train their new full-time employees.

Business Incentive Grant (BIG): The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners created the Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program to incentivize businesses to locate or expand in DeSoto County and to bring high-wage jobs and/or invest in property and equipment. Each BIG agreement is customized to the business and will be reviewed and approved by the Board.

Click here for the application.

The team in DeSoto County will be your business concierge to help you navigate the entire process, from choosing your ideal location to everything it takes to get your doors open. We are here to see you succeed with the resources needed for your operation.