Incentive Programs

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Norwalk offers tax abatement for both new and existing commercial and industrial developments, offering significant savings for nearly every development. Click here for Tax Abatement Application

Additional incentives may be available for primary businesses (manufacturing, wholesale trade, information technology, financing, insurance, etc) and/or developments requiring significant infrastructure development. *Please contact Hollie Zajicek @ hzajicek@norwalkiowa.gov or call 515-314-5862*

Commercial Improvement Grant Program
Commercial Improvement Grant Application Packet. Please download the PDF, fill it out, and email it to Hollie Zajicek or Deanna Gingrich.
High Quality Job Grant Program
The purpose of this grant program is to assist new and existing companies with business growth/expansion and new job creation in order to provide more high quality opportunities for Norwalk residents. View the application.
First-In Commercial Development Incentive
The new addition to Norwalk’s TIF (Tax Increment Financing) policy provides the ability to assist developers with up to 100% new infrastructure costs if they build the first commercial structure within a larger, undeveloped commercial area. Projects may qualify for up to 20 years of 80% TIF rebate from the new increment their project creates. This incentive also allows the City to provide lump sum grants for portions of infrastructure constructed that will serve additional future parcels. Contact Hollie Zajicek for more information!

The State of Iowa also offers incentives for certain business activities and quality jobs. Click here for more information.

Warren County Economic Development, regional and statewide incentives listing: www.wcedc.com/financial-assistance.html
Business Property Tax Credit
The Business Property Tax Credit is part of the overall 2013 property tax reform bill. This credit is available for certain commercial, industrial and railroad properties. The credit is applicable to individual parcels as well as “property units.” One credit is available for each qualified parcel or property unit.

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