Enterprise Zone

Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program is designed to spur economic and community development in targeted geographies around the state. Private businesses located within an Enterprise Zone may qualify for incentives related to business investment, company expansion, and/or new business relocation.

Visit the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) website for a comprehensive list of business tax credits.

Please note that all business must pre-certify with the State prior to performing an activity that will earn an Enterprise Zone tax credit. The pre-certification form can be completed online on the OEDIT website.

Colorado has an Interactive Address Locator to find out if your business is located in an Enterprise Zone. This address locator is the most accurate way to determine if an address is within the zone, as the program boundaries are frequently revised. There are 5 areas with Enterprise Zones within Larimer County. Printable PDF maps are available for general reference of these areas:

Contribution Tax Credit

In addition to tax credits for private businesses, the Enterprise Zone Program encourages contributions to non-profit organizations that serve an Enterprise Zone and the population therein.

Taxpayers who make a monetary contribution to an approved Enterprise Zone Project may claim a 25% state income tax credit based on the value of the contribution (up to a maximum $100,000 credit.) In-kind contributions may also qualify the taxpayer to claim a 12.5% state income tax credit based on the value of the contribution.

Colorado OEDIT maintains a downloadable list of active Enterprise Zone Projects, which include projects in Larimer County Enterprise Zones.

Non-Profit Organizations

Are you a non-profit organization that is located within the zone and/or services a population within the zone and would like to learn how to become a certified Enterprise Zone project? Please contact the Economic Development Team at  lcewd-ecodevo@larimer.org. 

FAQs

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  1. What are the benefits of locating (or relocating) my business into an Enterprise Zone?

    Enterprise Zones have a unique set of tax credit opportunities that are not available in the rest of Colorado. OEDIT maintains a comprehensive list of potential tax credits.

  2. What are the Enterprise Zones in Larimer County?

    Larimer has five subzones in Berthoud, Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington and Estes Park.

  3. How do I know if my business address is located in the Enterprise Zone?

    To determine if your business address is located within the Enterprise Zone, use the interactive address locator. Enter your full address in the box. If your address falls within the shaded area, you are in the zone. (For an example of what an address in the Enterprise Zone looks like insert: “200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins,” in the box.)

     
  4. Do I need to do anything special to take the Enterprise Zone Business Tax Credits?

    Pre-certification is required prior to commencing the activity that earns the credit.

  5. What if I complete the Pre-certification and then decide not to take the tax credits?

    Pre-certification does not obligate you to take Enterprise Zone Business Tax Credits. If you apply for the Pre-certification and do not use the tax credits, you do not need to do anything further.

  6. What are the approved Enterprise Zones Projects in Larimer County that are eligible for Contribution Tax Credits?

    Larimer County has many approved projects. OEDIT maintains a downloadable list of active Enterprise Zone Projects across the state.

  7. How much is the Contribution Tax Credit?

    Generally the tax credit is 25% of cash donations, and 12.5% of in-kind donations; however, to determine the amount of your tax credit, we recommend you consult your tax professional.

  8. Do I need to do anything special to take the Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit?

    When you donate to an approved project, make sure to note on your donation that you would like the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit. The project will complete the appropriate paperwork. Once processed, you will receive forms for tax filing purposes. For details, you'll need to contact the specific project to which you wish to donate.

Connect with the Economic Development Team

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development
200 West Oak Street, Suite 5000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 498-6680
Email: lcewd-ecodevo@larimer.org