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Incentives and Tax Advantages in Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill is committed to fostering business growth with customized incentives and a competitive tax structure designed to support new investments, expansions, and job creation. The city works closely with businesses to develop tailored incentive packages that align with the current economic development strategy.

  • Cedar Hill offers performance-based incentives to encourage economic development. These incentives may include:

    • Grants & Infrastructure Assistance: Support for site improvements, utility extensions, and infrastructure enhancements

    • Workforce Training & Development: Partnerships with local institutions to help businesses build a skilled workforce

    • Tax Abatements: Reductions on property taxes for qualifying businesses making capital investments and creating jobs

    • Fast-Track Permitting: Expedited processes for projects that bring significant economic impact

    All incentives are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, ensuring each opportunity aligns with Cedar Hill’s economic vision while providing meaningful benefits to businesses. Each offer may require approval by the EDC and City Council at multiple public meetings.

  • Cedar Hill maintains a competitive tax structure that supports business growth while funding essential city services and infrastructure. The 2024 property tax rate is $0.636455 per $100 valuation, with commercial and industrial properties benefiting from favorable rates compared to other DFW markets and those throughout Texas.

    In addition to property taxes, businesses in Cedar Hill benefit from:

    • No State Income Tax: A major advantage for businesses and employees alike.

    • Sales Tax Allocation: Total 8.25%, with local portions directly reinvested into economic development, infrastructure,public safety and city services.

State Incentives

The state of Texas offers competitive incentives to businesses that create jobs, drive innovation, and invest in the state’s future. These programs, administered by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, provide funding, tax benefits, and workforce development opportunities to help businesses succeed.

  • The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) is the largest deal-closing fund in the nation, providing financial incentives to companies choosing Texas over competing out-of-state locations. TEF supports projects with significant job creation and capital investment, making it a powerful tool for attracting major business expansions.

  • This program helps businesses access customized job training through partnerships with public community colleges and technical schools. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, it provides grants for workforce development, ensuring companies have a skilled labor pool tailored to their needs.

  • The Texas Workforce Commission offers free technical assistance to businesses. Their expert team helps companies navigate development processes, workforce planning, and training solutions to accelerate project success.

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