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Announcement: Palm Beach County has created the Department of Economic Sustainability (DES), combining programs for business development, housing, and community initiatives. This department's mission is: The new website is currently under construction, but please check back often for further updates. If you are presently interested in programs for business assistance and economic development, visit EDO. For housing assistance and community development initiatives, visit HCD. We look forward to working with you.
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Application Process. Enterprise Zone application forms are available from the participating municipalities and the Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability. A business is advised to contact the applicable Enterprise Zone Coordinator to obtain the appropriate application forms and required written verification from the Coordinator as to the business location and employees' addresses. A Coordinator must sign and return the original application to a business within 10 days of receipt and retain a copy. The applicant (business) will also retain a copy and forward the completed original application to the Florida Department of Revenue. Governor’s Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Strategic Business Development (DEO) administers the Florida Enterprise Zone Program. DEO is responsible for overseeing the activities of the local enterprise zones and providing them with technical assistance and information. DEO has been authorized by the Florida Legislature to review and approve eligible enterprise zone application packages. DEO receives progress reports from local enterprise zones as well as reports from the Florida Department of Revenue and prepares an Annual Report to the Governor and the Florida Legislature. Enterprise Florida, Inc. plays an important role in marketing the Enterprise Zone Program to existing businesses within a zone or to those who are looking to locate in a zone. Enterprise Florida has also taken active roles in proposing Legislation that will improve the program and enhance the economy of Florida as a whole. Enterprise Florida, Inc. works with DEO in developing zone approval guidelines and determining which communities would qualify for a zone designation. Enterprise Zone Development Agency governs an enterprise zone at the local level. This agency oversees the implementation of the strategic plan and makes important decisions concerning the zone. The Enterprise Zone Development Agency also appoints a local enterprise zone coordinator that maintains the day-to-day operations of the zone. This key contact for the zone answers questions and distributes materials to businesses, DEO, and the local government. The local coordinator is responsible for verifying enterprise zone addresses. All tax incentive applications must be certified at a local office before the applications are sent to the Florida Department of Revenue to be processed. Florida Department of Revenue is responsible for processing all enterprise zone tax incentive applications. Representatives from the Department of Revenue provide technical assistance on the eligibility requirements to businesses and to local enterprise zone coordinators. (rev. 4-03-12) |
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