Enterprise Zone
The San Jose Enterprise Zone Program is administered by the San Jose Redevelopment Agency. The Enterprise Zone Program, established by the State of California, is designed to encourage business investment and create job opportunities by providing various tax credits and deductions to businesses in areas in need of economic development. The zone encompasses a 12 square-mile state-designated area including Downtown San Jose. For more information click here or contact Yolanda Lee at 408-535-8500 or yolanda.lee@sanjoseca.gov.
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Special Tenant Improvement Program
The Special Tenant Improvement Program (STI) is administered by the City of San Jose's Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department. The STI Program provides expedited plan review and inspection for office uses in Downtown San Jose. For more information click here.
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Industrial Tool Installation Program
The Industrial Tool Installation Program (ITI) is administered by the City of San Jose's Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department. The ITI Program assists local companies by stortening tool installation to production cycle time through an improved plan review and inspection process.
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Parking Incentive Program
The Parking Incentive Program is administered by the Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Transportation. The program provides discounted parking rates for eligible companies at select city owned parking garages. For additional information about the program, please contact Tiffany Chew at 408-535-8500 or tiffany.chew@sanjoseca.gov.
Facade Improvement Program
The Facade Improvement Program (FIP) is administered by the Redevelopment Agency. The program provides financial assistance to eligible property owners to improve commercial buildings through exterior improvements, including paint, windows, doors, awnings and landscaping. Exterior facade improvements can increase business exposure and pedestrian traffic. For more information about the program, click here or contact Dolores Montenegro at 408-535-8500 or dolores.montenegro@sanjoseca.gov.
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Signage Grant Program
The Signage Grant Program is administered by the Redevelopment Agency. The program provides financial assistance to eligible commercial businesses to install new signage or upgrade existing signage in order to create a positive commercial environment in Downtown San Jose. For more information, click here or contact Liz Nunez at 408-535-8500 or liz.nunez@sanjoseca.gov.
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