Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZ)
Provides state and local tax abatement to businesses and residents locating in one of the 12 designated zones.
Guidelines
Uses
Businesses, property owners and residents that are located in a KOZ, KOEZ/KOIZ are eligible to receive significant state and local tax benefits.
Funding
Projects in KOZ/KOEZ are given priority consideration for assistance under various community and economic building initiatives.
Eligibility
Qualified businesses, property owners and residents. Qualified means you satisfactorily meet the necessary criteria listed in the Act.
Terms
Pennsylvania businesses relocating to a KOZ/KOEZ must either: Increase their full-time employment by 20% within the first full year of operation, or make a 10% capital investment in the KOZ/KOEZ property based on their prior year’s gross revenues. Eligibility for benefits is based upon annual certification. In order to receive benefits, any entity applying must be compliant with all local and state taxes and building and zoning codes.
Where to Apply
Regional Zone Coordinators; Customer Service Center, KOZ Online Application