Business Incentives

From corporate giants to local startups, Gwinnett Place is open for business.

Qualifying businesses and investors will find that Gwinnett Place is ready for new development or redevelopment for businesses looking to relocate or establish a foothold in the heart of Gwinnett County’s economic engine by using a variety of incentive tools available. Tax increment financing, overlay districts and tax credits that spur job creation are available for areas within the district – making it a place for all to thrive.

Roadway and transportation improvements and future transportation infrastructure additions continually improve accessibility and mobility options for businesses and their employees. From local to global, retail to corporate, Gwinnett Place is the market portal to business and investment growth. Learn more about all Gwinnett Place has to offer. (opens in a new window) : Business Incentives

Gwinnett Place is supported by several planning and redevelopment tools designed to encourage investment, mixed-use development and long-term economic growth.

Incentives map of the Gwinnett Place CID showing the Global Villages Opportunity Zone, Venture Drive Redevelopment Overlay District, Gwinnett Place Tax Allocation District, Gwinnett Place Overlay District, less-developed census tracts and SBA qualified HUBZones along the I-85 and Pleasant Hill corridor.

Gwinnett Place Overlay District

Created by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the Overlay District guides redevelopment of the former Gwinnett Place Mall area through streamlined development standards aligned with the Gwinnett Place Mall Equitable Redevelopment Plan and the County’s 2045 Unified Plan.

Venture Drive Redevelopment Overlay District

The Venture Drive Overlay promotes a vibrant, walkable urban environment featuring mixed-use development, high-density housing, office space, retail, recreation and multimodal transportation options.

Explore: Gwinnett Place Overlay Map (opens in a new window) | Venture Drive Overlay Map (opens in a new window) | Venture Drive FAQ (opens in a new window)

Gwinnett County Greater Gwinnett Place Area Urban Redevelopment Plan 2023 Update

The Gwinnett Place Tax Allocation District (TAD) is a powerful economic development tool that helps finance infrastructure and redevelopment projects within the district.

Established under Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law, the Gwinnett Place TAD is one of five county-sponsored TADs and supports transformative redevelopment by reinvesting future property tax growth back into the area.

Resources:

Gwinnett Place TAD Overview

TAD Boundary Map

Gwinnett County TAD Program Information

Business Incentives and Opportunity Zones

Businesses investing in the Gwinnett Place area may qualify for valuable state and local incentives.

Global Villages Opportunity Zone

Eligible businesses creating at least two net new jobs may qualify for Georgia Opportunity Zone tax credits through 2033.

Less Developed Census Tracts (LDCTs)

Qualified Georgia Target Industries creating more than five jobs may receive enhanced Job Tax Credits of up to $3,500 per job annually for five years (up to $17,500 per job created).

Learn More:

Opportunity Zone Map

Incentive Guide

LDCT Information

Gwinnett County Greater Gwinnett Place Area Urban Redevelopment Plan 2023 Update

Gwinnett County Incentives for Gwinnett Place CID properties:

Because area commercial property owners formed a CID, newly arriving businesses could qualify for incentives designed to foster success:

Reduced costs for certain applications and permits
Reduced business occupation taxes
Reduced water/sewer charges
Acceleration of development reviews
Acceleration of public hearings
Tax increment financing through the Gwinnett Place Tax Allocation District (TAD)

Targeted industries eligible for special consideration include headquarters, advanced communications, IT, healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing/logistics. Qualifying businesses must meet certain employment and investment thresholds, which are more easily obtained in the CID. Click here for information on available Gwinnett County economic development incentives. (opens in a new window)

For more information on industry-specific research and in-depth reports, visit SelectGeorgia (opens in a new window).

For more information about growing a business in Gwinnett’s Central Business District at Gwinnett Place, please contact the CID office at 678-924-8171 (opens in a new window).

Build the next chapter with us.

Property owners inside the district can join the CID, help fund priority projects, and have a direct voice in transportation, safety and beautification investments along the corridor.

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