Riverside County Economic Development Agency

There are many reasons to locate or expand a business in Riverside County. Businesses can profit from advantageous tax-credit and rebate incentives and low-interest loans offered in Riverside County's six redevelopment project areas, two State Enterprise Zones, the only Federally-designated Empowerment Zone west of the Rocky Mountains, and two Recycling Market Development Zones.

The EDA Fast Track Program can assist qualified businesses with land-use and permit approvals.

Riverside County Economic Development Agency

Redevelopment Project Areas

Riverside County has six redevelopment project areas including 37 sub-areas that encompass 61,016 acres throughout the county. The Redevelopment Agency utilizes tax increment and bond proceeds to finance public improvements, business assistance and housing in accordance with California Redevelopment Law. Businesses located within the project areas may qualify for construction of public improvements, tax rebates and fee assistance. In addition, the Agency provides assistance to improve, preserve and increase the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income persons in all unincorporated areas of the Coachella Valley.