Business Incentives: Local Programs

Pasco County Job Creation Incentive Ordinance

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners adopted the Pasco County Job Creation Incentive Ordinance to promote the attraction and expansion of target industries or businesses within Pasco County. Following is a summary of the ordinance:

Application for the Job Creation Incentive must be submitted prior to making a location decision. Companies must meet one or both of the following industry classifications and meet the job creation requirement:

Primary Target Industry:     

· Pay an average annual wage of at least 115% of the prevailing Pasco County average wage (As of January 2010 this amount is equal to $35,883)

· Must sell at least 51% of products or services outside of Pasco County

Qualified Target Industry:

· Businesses serving multi-state and/or international markets and that create new jobs at greater than the annual average wage of Pasco County

Job Creation:

· The project must result in a minimum of 10 new full-time jobs in Pasco County within one year of the project completion.

Qualifying companies are eligible for the following:

      Average Wage                          Incentive/New Job

      $35,883                                               $2,000

      $39,004                                               $3,000

      $46,805                                               $4,000

      $62,406                                               $5,000

This award can be used in addition to any qualifying State program

Expedited plan amendments, zoning, plan review and permitting 

This ordinance can be used for businesses either relocating/expanding to Pasco County or for businesses already residing in Pasco County which need to expand.

Completed applications along with supporting documentation must be submitted to the Pasco Economic Development Council for consideration by Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. An economic/cost benefit analysis and comprehensive plan compliance review will be completed for a complete incentive package.

Pasco County Target List (.pdf)
Enterprise Florida Target List (.pdf)

Contact the PEDC, (813) 926-0827 or (888) 60-PASCO.

Permitting and Regulatory Assistance

The Pasco Economic Development Council can work with county and state regulatory representatives to expedite the review and approval process for qualified projects.
Contact the PEDC, (813) 926-0827 or (888) 60-PASCO.