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Kansas Enterprise Zone

Hillsboro is designated as a non-metropolitan business region which allows for us to offer enhanced incentives under the Kansas Enterprise Zone Act.  To qualify for benefits, new or expanding manufacturing businesses must create at least two net new jobs; non-manufacturing businesses (except retail) must create five net new jobs.  Benefits include a one-time corporate income tax credit in the amount of $2,500 for each new employee and $1,000 for each $100,000 of new capital investment.  These credits can offset 100 percent of a firm’s corporate income tax liability and the unused portion of the credit may be carried forward to subsequent years until the entire credit is used.  If eligible, a sales tax exemption is granted on the purchase of goods and services in constructing, reconstruction, enlarging remodeling or equipping a qualified business facility.

 

Job Expansion and Investment Credits

This program provides business incentives for those businesses that may not qualify for the Enterprise Zone incentives, such as retail businesses or non-manufacturing businesses that do not create at least five new hobs. For example, a new or expanding retail business that creates at least two new jobs is allowed a hob expansion credit of $100 per net new employee and an investment tax credit of $100 per $100,000 of qualified investment.  Credits may be used to offset up to 50% of the business’ Kansas income tax liability for a period of up to ten years.  Unused credits may not be carried forward.

 

Marion County Neighborhood Revitalization Program

The Marion County Neighborhood Revitalization Program provided property tax rebates on new construction  and on increased valuation resulting from remodeling and or expansion projects of any type of construction including business, farm or home.  Rebates are calculated on a decreasing scale for 5 years.

 

Upon issuance of your building permit, you may call or visit the County Appraiser's office to see if the rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or new construction qualifies for a TAX REBATE on property taxes.  There is a $25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE application fee to determine eligibility status for a tax rebate. Prior to any construction, you must contact the County Appraiser to begin the application process. (620)382-3715

 

Industrial Revenue Bonds

Property financed with the proceeds of an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) issue can be exempt from property taxation for a period of ten years.  In addition, the cost of building materials and permanently installed equipment are exempt from state and local taxes.  Hillsboro has several businesses which have been funded through IRB financing over the years.  

 

 

Hillsboro Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

The City of Hillsboro has a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan in effect for the years of 2008-2018. The purpose of the plan is to encourage property owners to improve their properties. Since improvements usually result in a property tax increase, an NRP allows for a tax abatement of the improvements over a 10 year period (2008-2018). In order to qualify, a property owner must submit an application to the city and demonstrate expenditures of $5,000 for residential and $15,000 for commercial properties. Click here to download a copy of the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Scroll down to view or fill out the application. To view a map of the qualifying area, click here.

 

For more information conserning qualifications and application procedures please contact:  

 

Clint Seibel, Executive Director

Hillsboro Development Corp./Hillsboro Ventures Inc.

116 East Grand

Hillsboro, KS  67063

620-947-3458

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HVI Established 2007

 

 

The Hillsboro Development Corporation board of directors developed a new strategy for promoting economic development by forming Hillsboro Ventures Inc. (HVI), a not-for-profit business support center. Hillsboro Ventures Inc. offers a supporting relationship with innovative entrepreneurs to help their dreams become reality.  Through its full-time executive director and volunteer board, HVI is available to consult with businesses to help them through the difficult initial stages of starting a business. It also relies on a network of business resources partnered to fulfill specific needs. Through these services, HVI surrounds local businesses with the resources they need to succeed and grow. 

The services provided by HVI and its various partners include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assisting with writing and developing a business plan
• Developing of cash flow projections
• Providing guidance in securing adequate funding
• Assistance in locating suitable facilities
• Offering direction for product marketing and sales
• Assistance in human resource needs
• Providing expertise in product development and manufacturing
• Serving as a consultant for small business enterprise issues
• Low interest business loans through the Hillsboro E-Community program

Hillsboro Ventures Board of Directors

Mike Kleiber, President

Darrell Driggers, Vice President

Cynthia Fleming, Secretary

Brad Bartel, Treasurer

Michael Padgett, Member

Phil Wyssenbach, Member

 

Clint Seibel, Executive Director

116 East Grand

Hillsboro, KS  67073

620-947-3458

cseibel@cityofhillsboro,net

 

Zoned Industrial

 

Established in the early 1970's the Hillsboro Industrial Park is located on the Northeast side of the city – Hwy 56 and Industrial Rd. The Industrial Park features easy access to super two U.S. Highway 56. Prime building lots are available including all utilities – lot sizes are negotiable. The Hillsboro Industrial Park is presently home to 12 different business owners including Hillsboro Industries, Countryside Feed, Golden Heritage Foods, Container Services and Co-operative Grain and Supply to name a few. (See Map)

 

For More Information Contact:

 

Clint Seibel, Exec. Director

Hillsboro Development Corp./Hillsboro Ventures Inc.

116 East Grand

Hillsboro, KS  67063

620-947-3458

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Zoned Highway Commerical

 

This is a new business park located on Hwy 56 north of the city. Midway Motors, Hillsboro’s GM Dealer, is the sole occupant. They moved into their new facility Januay 1, 2011. Business sites with highway frontage are available. (See Map)

 

For More Information Contact:

 

Clint Seibel, Exec. Director

Hillsboro Development Corp./Hillsboro Ventures Inc.

116 East Grand

Hillsboro, KS  67063

620-947-3458

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Zoned Highway Commerical

 

Located on Hwy 56 north of the city, the 72 acre business park is zoned Highway Commercial  and presently has 13 actives businesses including Country Haven Motel, Sonic, Vogt’s Hometown Market, Rod’s Tire and Service and others. Prime business locations are available. (See Map)

For More Information Contact:

 

Clint Seibel, Exec. Director

Hillsboro Development Corp./Hillsboro Ventures Inc.

116 East Grand

Hillsboro, KS  67063

620-947-3458

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