Economic Development
Tim Douglass, Deputy Director
713.837.9857
The division develops, implements and manages citywide policies and procedures for economic development programs such as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) and tax abatements in addition to other tax incentive programs. Other tax incentive programs might be funded through accelerated capital improvements plan action or special district financing such as special assessment financing, or in-city municipal utility districts. The City could also consider beneficial land exchanges, right of way abandonment, or below-market financing or leases on public property that could provide mutual benefit to the City and the proposed development. Any offer of such an incentive would be reviewed case-by-case to determine eligibility and compliance with all applicable laws.
Economic Development
Keith Phillips, Division Manager
713.837.0610
The Economic Development Division is dedicated to promoting City initiatives and economic tools to business owners interested in relocating or expanding their companies in the City of Houston. This division coordinates a myriad of economic development incentives with businesses worldwide. We seek to help qualified companies grow their business through expansion in our City. Our strategy involves building on the City's strengths to promote existing businesses and retain jobs; to facilitate business expansion; and recruit new businesses and related employment to the City. Because business recruitment is very competitive, we partner with the State of Texas Office of Economic Development, Harris County, the Greater Houston Partnership, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and a multitude of other economic development organizations to ensure your company utilizes the appropriate incentives to help grow your business in Houston. Please call us -- we look forward to helping you!
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ)
Ralph De Leon, Division Manager
713.837.9573
The TIRZ group is responsible for:
- Criteria for Reinvestment
- Powers of Municipality
- Composition of Board of Directors
- Powers and Duties of Board
- Project and Finance Plans
- Collection and Deposit of Tax
- Tax Increment Fund
- City of Houston Boards and Commissions
- TIRZ Map (.pdf)
- TIRZ Budgets (.html)
- Definitions
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones:
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