City of Kissimmee Economic Incentives

The City of Kissimmee offers a wide range of incentives to encourage business development and investment. Below are available programs and benefits for eligible projects.

Job Creation Bonus

Job Creation Bonus (JCB) up to $3,000 per job to stimulate the creation and/or retention of high wage jobs within the City of Kissimmee. This JCB is tiered, from $1,000 per job to $3,000 per job, based on annual average wage.

Ad Valorem Property Tax Refund

Refund up to 25% of the property taxes (ad valorem) paid by the company on the value added to real property or new business personal property, for a period of up to 10 years.

Building Permit Fee Reimbursement: Up to $20,000

Offer eligible companies a 25% reimbursement in the fees paid to the City during construction.

Development Review Fee Reimbursement: Up to $5,000

This incentive will offer eligible companies a 25% percent reimbursement for the Development Review Fees they have specifically paid to the city of Kissimmee including, but not limited to, Site Plan Review, Site Construction Plan Review, Plat Process, and Variances. 

Fast Track Permitting 

A coordinated effort through all permitting departments to expedite the review of all City permits on complete submissions. 

Brownfield Building Permit Fee Reimbursement: Up to $50,000

Under the City’s adopted Brownfield Resolution, the City will reimburse 50% of Building Review and Building Permit Fee’s for eligible companies located within the Kissimmee designated Brownfield Area.

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