Enhanced benefits are available in designated non-metropolitan counties or regions approved by the Secretary of the Kansas Dept. of Commerce and Housing. Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties are metropolitan counties. Atchison and Miami counties are designated non-metropolitan, thus making enhanced state incentives available. Manufacturing facilities must create at least two net new jobs and non-manufacturing facilities must create at least five net new jobs. Retail establishments must create two new jobs, and must be in a community with less than 2,500 population.
Retail businesses are eligible for sales tax exemptions only.
See the Income Tax Credits and the Sales Tax Exemptions sections of this publication for detailed information about enterprise zone benefits. The state of Missouri has designated portions of Kansas City, as well as Independence, Excelsior Springs, Claycomo, Chillicothe, and St. Joseph, as enterprise zones. Enterprise zone state tax credits expire 15 years after the zone's original designation, thus, companies will earn credits for 10 years or until the zone credits expire, whichever comes first. Upon reaching the 15-year expiration date, zones can be redesignated, making benefits available for an additional seven year period. Note that some area enterprise zones currently have fewer than 10 years left before expiration of original zone credits.