The Enterprise Zone program targets economically distressed areas throughout California. Special state and local incentives encourage business investment and promote the creation of new jobs. The purpose of the program is to provide tax incentives to businesses and allow private sector market forces to revive the local economy.

Enterprise Zone companies are eligible for substantial tax credits and benefits including:

• Hiring Tax Credits
• Sales and Use Tax Credit
• Business Expense Deduction
• Net Operating Loss Carryover
• Lenders Credit
• Unused tax credits can be applied to future tax years.
• Enterprise Zone companies can earn preference points on state contracts.

For further information contact Madera County Economic Development Commission.

Madera County Enterprise Zone Map