City
of Phoenix Contacts
Location is everything! If you are looking for
a location to start, relocate, or expand your business, the city of Phoenix
has several thousand acres of developable land in excellent locations, as
well as space within existing high-quality urban commercial centers. There's
also an experienced business
attraction team to assist you in your search.
Whether you're thinking commercial office development, a high-rise or high-tech
manufacturing, Phoenix offers a variety of locations - all with proximity
to a large, qualified labor force. Visit
our employment centers portal for more information.
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Get in the Zone. The Enterprise Zone, that is...
The Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is a state program administered by the Arizona
Department of Commerce to encourage creation of quality jobs and capital investment
in distressed areas of the state. The program was authorized by the Arizona
State Legislature in 1990 and amended in 1996. The current program operates
under 2006 legislation and is authorized until June 30, 2011.
The city of Phoenix Enterprise Zone makes it more profitable to do business
in designated areas of the city. Any company located in an Enterprise Zone
can claim up to $3,000 in tax credits by creating net new quality jobs within
the zone. Small manufacturing firms additionally may qualify for significant
property tax reductions over five years. For complete details, download the
information below or call 602-262-5040.
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Where are the City of Phoenix Enterprise Zones (COPEZ)?
There are technically two zones within the City's boundaries (COPEZ and the
Western Maricopa EZ). The City's zone covers approximately 200 square miles
including downtown, 1-17 Corridor, Deer Valley Airpark, Sky Harbor airport
area, the South Mountain area and Southwest Phoenix. The benefits in both
zones are identical.
Other Zones
There are EZ's throughout the state. In the Valley, the Western Maricopa
Enterprise Zone (WMEZ) covers 5,600 square miles of the County, including
parts of Phoenix and 10 other political jurisdictions. Tempe and Chandler
also have small zones. Benefits are the same for all.
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Confirm your Address Fast!
There are two ways to easily identify and verify City of Phoenix EZ addresses:
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EZ Benefits
There are two benefits to being located in any EZ:
- Income Tax Credits: For
all companies with less than 10% retail, a credit to state corporate income
tax for creating net new quality jobs, limited to 200 jobs per year.
- Property Tax Reduction:
For small manufacturing companies, reclassification of primary property tax
which reduces the total property tax by 40-60% for five years.
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Final Authority and Application Forms
The Arizona Department of Commerce administers the program statewide and provides
interpretation of rules and guidelines. The State program administrator is
Patty Duff, 602-771-1213. The Arizona Department of Revenue is the final authority
on matters related to taxes and definitions. Application forms may be obtained
at the State
Web site for the Enterprise Zone Program (EZ) Benefits.
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City of Phoenix Contacts
If you require further information or would like a presentation regarding
COPEZ, please contact Robert Ito, City of Phoenix Enterprise Zone Administrator,
602-534-1916, or Ardy Hoffmann, City of Phoenix Enterprise Zone Project Manager,
602-495-7539.
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City of Phoenix
Community and Economic Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 20th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
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Call: 602.262.5040
Fax: 602.495.5097
TTY: 602.534.3476
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Email: Click
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The city of Phoenix provides accessibility to information,
participation, services and employment for persons with disabilities. This guide
may be made available in the following alternative formats: large print, braille
or audio-tape by calling (602) 534-CITY (2489).
Last Modified on
08/24/2007 15:48:16
