The Entire Estes Valley is an Enterprise Zone

The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is designed to promote a business-friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits that encourage businesses to locate and develop in these areas. All business must pre-certify with the State prior to performing an activity that will earn an Enterprise Zone tax credit. The pre-certification form can be completed online on the OEDIT website.

Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

Private businesses located within an Enterprise Zone may qualify for tax incentives related to business investment, company expansion, and/or new business relocation.

EZ – Contribution Projects: Enterprise Zone (EZ) Contribution Projects encourage community participation and public-private partnerships to revitalize EZs. EZ Administrators may propose projects for EZ Project status to implement the economic development plan of that specific EZ. EZ Administrators work with their communities to bring forward proposals that support local economic improvements, result in job creation/retention and business expansion, and have the support of the community. Colorado taxpayers may earn a 25% state income tax credit by contributing to targeted efforts. Learn more.