The Economic Development Transparency page is provided in an effort to increase transparency in the area of economic development and inform taxpayers about programs and incentives supported by their tax dollars that are designed to attract industry and investment, create jobs and otherwise grow the economy. The City of Carrollton strives to be an open government in all areas and is working to further develop information published for public viewing in the areas of finance, contract and procurement, economic development, public pensions, and debt obligations. For more information on the City's designated Transparency pages, please visit our Transparency page.  

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Chapter 380/381 Economic Development Agreements Online Public Search Reporting

Economic Development Summary

The City of Carrollton is dedicated to achieving the highest quality of development, infrastructure, and quality of life for its citizens. These objectives are met, in part, by the enhancement and expansion of the City’s economy. Additionally, the competitive nature of other municipalities on the local, state and international levels can necessitate additional inducements to attract investment and business to the community. The City’s “pro-business” philosophy is designed not only to attract high quality companies but to retain them as well. Furthermore, the City works to negotiate “win/win” incentive agreements, fully understanding the need for a fair and reasonable return on investment for our taxpayers on any agreement.

It is the City’s policy to encourage new investment and business attraction through the utilization of tax grants, performance-based job creation grants, and/or other redevelopment grants, as authorized by Chapter 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code. The City has chosen Chapter 380 as the preferred path for the provision of incentives and does not currently offer tax abatement, as authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, which may provide a reduction of taxes owed on new added value for a defined period of time.

Tax Grants Provided

In an effort to foster continued new investment and reinvestment in the City’s physical environment and provide a foundation on which businesses may locate and expand their operations, the City may provide a tax grant equal to a portion of the taxes owed on new real and/or business personal property values over a base year value. The actual amount and duration of the tax grant may vary based on a determination by City Council, but projects may be eligible for a grant equal to 100% of real or personal property, for a period of up to ten years. In the previous fiscal year 24 tax rebatements have remained active. The estimated taxes rebated in year one of agreements as total and per capita amounts are shown below. The number of jobs created/retained by agreements to date is 1,651. The estimated taxes rebated for the life of agreements is $20 Million. The number of tax rebatements granted in the previous five fiscal years is 24 and the total amount of taxes rebated for the previous five fiscal years is $13,235,477. Total capital investment received for agreements to date is $1.3 Billion. 

Of the Active Tax Grants, the 2023 Assessed Value Subject to Tax Grant is $416,507,491.

Figures above are based on annual population estimates as reported by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.  Carrollton's 2023 estimated population is 135,801.

A total of $1,702,047 in tax grants were provided to recipients in 2023.

Details pertaining to the City's active grants are provided below. Please click on the Resolution Number to view the action authorizing the incentive and the Company name to view the agreement.

Business Personal Property Grant: City provides grants equal to 75% of the Added Taxable Value each year for 13 years.

Certified Assessed Value Per Year:

Download Table Above-Tax Grants Table (Excel).

Job Creation Grants Provided

The attraction of quality employers to the City which positively contribute to the Carrollton economy, is a priority of the City. In order to recruit and retain such desirable employers and make Carrollton a place where companies wish to locate and invest, the City may provide job creation grants based on the number and type of new full-time equivalent positions.

A performance-based job creation grant may be authorized in order to attract and/or retain companies. Those companies hiring and/or relocating employees to Carrollton, which are paid an average annual full-time equivalent salary above the City’s mean annual wage, may be eligible for a Job Creation Grant.

 Other Chapter 380 Agreements

While the Tax Grant Program is the City’s primary incentive, certain circumstances may necessitate the use of alternative types of financial assistance in order to encourage new investment or re-investment. These alternative programs are reserved for significant investment projects which are deemed to be catalytic and transformative. Details pertaining to these active grants are provided below. Please click on the Resolution Number to view the action authorizing the incentive and the Company name to view the agreement.

The City of Carrollton currently does not offer Tax Abatements per policy.

GASB Statement No.77

Texas Comptroller’s Economic Development Corporation Report Search Tool

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