Manufacturing

State and local incentive programs change over time. Manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, logistics, aviation, clean energy, hardware, and industrial projects should contact the Office of Economic Vitality and FloridaCommerce to confirm current programs, eligibility thresholds, job creation requirements, wage standards, capital investment requirements, application timelines, and local match considerations.

Florida's Capital Investment Tax Credit may be available for certain high-impact sectors and qualifying projects with significant eligible capital investment. Manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductor, transportation equipment, life sciences, and other eligible projects should confirm current requirements, thresholds, job creation requirements, and availability with FloridaCommerce and qualified advisors.

Manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and import/export operations located within or served by FTZ #65 may be able to defer, reduce, or eliminate certain federal customs duties on qualifying imported components and finished goods. Eligibility, activation requirements, production authority, and operational rules should be confirmed with OEV and qualified trade advisors.

Leon County includes multiple federally designated Opportunity Zones. Industrial, manufacturing, logistics, airport-area, and mixed-use projects located in eligible census tracts may be able to benefit from federal Opportunity Zone rules. Companies and investors should verify tract eligibility and current federal requirements before relying on Opportunity Zone benefits.

CareerSource Capital Region and CareerSource Florida may offer training grants, incumbent worker training, quick response training, on-the-job training, recruiting support, and related workforce services for eligible employers. Reimbursement levels, eligibility, application windows, and funding availability should be confirmed directly with CareerSource.

Manufacturers expanding into eligible rural counties may qualify for rural job tax credits or related rural economic development programs, depending on location, job creation, wages, capital investment, and state program requirements. Companies should confirm eligibility and current benefits with FloridaCommerce, OEV, regional partners, and qualified tax advisors.

Some business incentives are location-specific and may apply to properties located within designated Community Redevelopment Areas. These resources may support storefront improvements, façade upgrades, signage, exterior lighting, commercial renovation, property improvements, mixed-use redevelopment, and eligible new construction. Eligibility, funding availability, matching requirements, application review, and approval are determined by the Tallahassee CRA. CRA incentives are location-specific and subject to eligibility, funding availability, matching requirements, application review, and CRA approval. Businesses and property owners should confirm whether the property is located within a designated CRA district before relying on these resources.

Supports eligible exterior improvements to commercial buildings located within the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Area. Examples may include signage, exterior painting, pressure cleaning, awnings, exterior lighting, landscaping, hardscaping, and other approved exterior improvements.

Supports eligible commercial property improvements, including construction, renovation, expansion, and installation of permanent improvements to commercial buildings. Improvements may be exterior, interior, or both.

May support eligible new construction projects within a CRA redevelopment district, including mixed-use, multifamily, or commercial projects. Projects are evaluated case by case and must align with the applicable CRA redevelopment plan and legal requirements.