Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZs)

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Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZs) promote housing, economic development and quality services in central Fort Worth. Now there are more reasons than ever to build in Fort Worth thanks to an incentives package recently approved by the City Council for any NEZs designated in the city.

Municipal property tax abatements, fee waivers and release of city liens are available to property owners who build or rehabilitate property within a NEZ. These incentives are designed to promote affordable housing, economic development and expanded services.

 

Apply

Step 1.Application Step-by-Step Instructions 

Step 3.Apply Online

CFW Online Permitting System 

Step 4.Waiting Time 

  • Certification processing for Basic NEZ Incentives is approximately 2-3 weeks.
  • If you are also seeking Tax Abatement please add an additional 12-14 weeks for that process.

Step 5.Contact Information

Telephone: 817-392-7744
Email: nez_ns@fortworthtexas.gov

For more information about NEZ Tax Abatements,
call Sarah Odle at 817-392-7316

 

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