| Home | Catalog of Incentives | Links | Contact Us |     IMPORTANT UPDATE  On June 15, 2006, City Council approved changes to the City Incentive Scorecard System, to include some new fee waivers.  An increase to SAWS funding for sewer and water impact fees was included in the revisions and the new funding will be available for eligible projects on Monday October 2, 2006.   For additional information, please contact an Incentive Advisor at (210) 207-8204, or e-mail venisa.saenz@sanantonio.gov.     Are you developing property in San Antonio or considering it?  The San Antonio City Council has authorized the use of incentives to encourage business and residential development in specific targeted areas. Some of these include:   New development or redevelopment of property Restoration or rehabilitation of historic/heritage Neighborhood and downtown revitalization New business development in targeted industries Affordable and market-rate housing A variety of incentives are available, including:  tax incentives, fee incentives, financing, regulatory reductions, and workforce development assistance. Catalog of Incentives The City of San Antonio uses different incentives to promote targeted development, job creations, and community growth.  These incentive programs might reduce costs of developing a project, on-going property-related expenses, or financing costs.  Several programs provide opportunities for regulatory reductions or new business contract opportunities. [more] Scorecard & Application The City Council has authorized staff to award certain incentives to projects that achieve a qualifying score achieved during an application process.  We have automated this evaluation & application process, so you can determine if your project qualifies. This new process, known as the Incentive Scorecard System, is an improved method designed to expedite the award of development incentives. This system is designed to help investors, developers, relocation consultants, and real estate executives responsible investment and/or new development decisions. This new, easy-to-use tool will guide users through the process via our website. What are the benefits?     Streamlined development incentive award process   Reduced application time and money   Increased customer service and accountaility As future incentives become available, the City intends to expand and include these incentives within the system. Income Verification Form For an affordable housing project to receive consideration for a rebate of water/sewer impact fees or CPS Energy line conversion fees. All applicants must complete an income verification form for each unit sold, documenting income eligibility. Scorecard Definitions Contact Us Our professional staff is available to assist you with the Incentive Scorecard on-line application process. [more]