The Stockton/San Joaquin County Enterprise Zone

The City and County offer business and industry the considerable advantages of a California State Enterprise Zone. The Enterprise Zone encompasses approximately 27 square miles, 9,789 acres of industrial land and 1,000 acres of commercial properties within the City of Stockton. Companies locating or expanding within the Enterprise Zone may benefit from financing and tax incentives, development incentives, business assistance and utility incentives.

Enterprise Zone Incentives

State Tax Incentives:
A business located in the Stockton/San Joaquin Enterprise Zone can take advantage of tremendous tax credit programs offered by the State of California including:

• Hiring Credit
• State & Use Tax Credits
• Business Expense Deductions
• Net Operating Loss Carryover
• Net Interest Deduction for Lenders

Local Incentives:
In addition to the State tax incentives, there is a variety local incentives and development assistance available to Enterprise Zone businesses including;

• Priority and Fast Track Permitting
• Permit Centers
• Development Coordinators
• Fee Deferral Program
• Reduced Building Permit & Building Plan Check Fees
• Redevelopment Agency Assistance
• Environmental Impact Reports
• Economic Review Committee
• Staff Recruitment Services
• On-the-Job Training Programs
• Specialized Training Programs

Click here to download the Dislocated Worker Eligibility, Enterprize Zone Eligibility or the Employer Information Documents.

For More Information:

Economic Development Association Contact
Fran Aguilera
Economic Development Director
209-468-3615
EDA@sjcworknet.org

City of Stockton Contact
Steve Carrigan
Enterprise Zone Manager
(209) 937-8530
City of Stockton web site

Or visit this web site
San Joaquin Partnership - Enterprise Zone