Incentive information
Hernando County Incentives
Reach out to your partners in the Office of Economic Development to discuss what local incentive programs may be available for your relocating or expanding business.
Because of each project’s unique nature, incentives are reviewed on an individual basis and customized with the needs of your business in mind. All incentives require a formal application to the Office of Economic Development and final approval by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. Below are some examples of Hernando County incentives.
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The Economic Development Investment Incentive Program (EDIIP) is available to specific targeted industry commercial projects that increase the tax base, create new employment opportunities, and make a significant capital investment.
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The objective of the EPIC Program is to allow companies expanding in or relocating to Hernando County to construct needed facilities and infrastructure within a timeframe that will meet company goals and/or deadlines. The EPIC Program will provide an expedited permitting and inspection process that ultimately reduces the overall time to Certificate of Occupancy.
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Mitigation of permit and impact fees based upon capital investment, jobs and wages.
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Incentives for specific targeted industry jobs and wages
State of Florida Average Wage Requirements by County
State of Florida Programs Average Wage Requirements, effective 1/1/24
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CareerSource Pasco Hernando, our regional workforce partner, provides invaluable services designed to enhance your bottom line. These services include:
Dedicated staff to manage recruitment process
Job postings with local, state and national exposure
Pre-employment Testing and Training Assessment to pinpoint the most qualified applicants
Incumbent Worker Training Funds; Employed Worker Training Funds