Tax Abatement Policy

The City of Kaufman is committed to the promotion of high-quality development in all parts of the city and its ETJ; and to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for its citizens. Insofar as these objectives are generally served by the enhancement and expansion of the local economy, the Kaufman City Council will, on a case-by-case basis, give consideration to providing tax abatement as stimulation for economic development in the City. It is the policy of the City of Kaufman that said consideration will be provided in accordance with the procedures and criteria outlined in this document. Nothing herein shall imply or suggest that the City of Kaufman is under any obligations to provide tax abatement to any applicant. All applicants shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Qualified projects eligible for a potential tax abatement are commercial or industrial developments that meet the capital investment and job threshold as described in this policy.  Non-qualified projects include residential developments and tax-exempt properties.

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