Guidelines and application for Tax Increment Rebate to assist private development where proposed private project shows a demonstrated financial gap, and wishes to request the minimum amount necessary to make the project feasible.
This matching grant program is to inspire and motivate commercial property owners or those wishing to purchase commercial property within Fort Myers redevelopment areas to enhance the quality of their property and thereby its curb appeal, which will ultimately enhance property values in the commercial corridor.
This program will incentivize the creation and retention of full-time employment within Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Areas by offering a grant payment to companies that create or relocate high-wage, full-time jobs within that area. The jobs must be in these targeted industries: research & development in the physical, engineering, computer or life sciences industries; light assembly, packaging & fabrication associated with research and development in the physical, engineering, computer, or life sciences industries; software, computing & technology; light manufacturing; or general office.