Incentives in Maricopa
City of Maricopa Incentives Brochure
This comprehensive document outlines the City of Maricopa and State of Arizona incentives.
State Incentives
Arizona offers a wide variety of economic incentives to encourage high-wage job growth and capital investment. The Arizona Department of Commerce is the central source of information for Arizona's business incentives, which can be found online.
Local Incentives
Enterprise Zone: The City of Maricopa is located in an Enterprise Zone (see page 3 for details), which provides Property Tax Reduction & Income or Premium Tax Credits for qualified manufacturers and commercial printers. Details on the Pinal County Enterprise Zone along with a map can be found online.
Project Fast-Tracking: The City of Maricopa, through Council Resolution 07-62, passed unanimously on December 4, 2007, has implemented a Fast Track Permitting Process for qualified new, expanding or relocating businesses. Recognizing the need to offer a business-friendly environment which allows businesses to relocate and expand in the community rapidly and efficiently, the City is committed to streamlining and simplifying, where possible, its governmental permitting processes. Download the information packet.
Inspection Assistance: For projects deemed beneficial to the residents of Maricopa, the City may assign a dedicated commercial building inspector to your project during the entire course of the construction process.
Development Agreements: Development agreements generally give a benefit to the developer, such as a repayment for public infrastructure improvements through sales tax rebates. Arizona municipalities are restricted to providing only tax incentives consisting of reimbursements for public infrastructure and may not exceed or otherwise be disproportionate to the actual cost incurred. Maricopa has in the past entered into development agreements, and is willing to explore this option with any business bringing a high level of economic benefit to the community.
Industrial Development Authority: The IDA of the City of Maricopa encourages economic growth and job creation in the City of Maricopa by making low-interest loans available to qualified projects through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Financing must meet state bond law requirements, and all projects are reviewed to ensure that financing candidates represent projects that will help to further the community’s vision for sustainability. Interest on private activity bonds in most cases are not subject to federal income taxes. For IDA policies, procedures, and application guidelines visit the IDA online.