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Targeted and Industry-Specific Incentives

Incentive Description Local Administering Agency / Contact Eligibility Requirements
Federal / Local Program
Supermarket Exemption Act Exempts the owner of a qualified supermarket in a priority development area from sales taxes on the purchase of building materials and equipment for construction or substantial rehabilitation of a qualified supermarket; exempts the qualified supermarket from the payment of license fees and personal property taxes levied on the supermarket for 10 years. Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning And Economic Development

Michael Hodge or Kea Prather
(202) 727-1692
Supermarket must be located in priority development area. For more information, see DC Act 13-365 (6/26/00)

Local
Community Development Block Grants Annual competition for grant awards to assist with projects that are approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
http://dhcd.dc.gov

Jackie Douglas
(202) 442-7241
Projects that are approved by DHCD and provide decent housing and/or expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income families.

Local