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Economic Development

Welcome to the City of Wichita's Office of Economic Development. We have attempted to provide you with a complete compilation of information as it relates to the City. If there is data that you could not find and feel should be included, please use our feedback form so we can attempt to make it available.

Economic Development Programs

Birds eye view of WichitaOverview of Economic Development in Wichita
Learn more about economic development in Wichita!

Shaking handsTax Exemption Program
Information you should know about the City of Wichita's Tax Exemption Program!

Wichita skylineIndustrial Revenue Bonds
Information you should know about the City of Wichita's IRB Program!

Community Improvement Districts
Learn more about City of Wichita Community Improvement Districts!

Frame of buildingNRA Tax Rebate Program
The NRA Tax Rebate Program is a way to receive up to a 95% five-year rebate on the increased taxes actually paid, as a result of new construction or rehab projects in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area (NRA).

Facade Improvement Program
The Facade Improvement Program provides an incentive for building owners and tenants to invest in improvements to the exterior of commercial buildings in downtown and certain redevelopment areas of Wichita. 

Downtown Development Incentives
Project Downtown: the Master Plan for Wichita outlines a business plan for Downtown development focused on public-private partnerships that provide Downtown Development Incentives in the form of public investment in infrastructure and facilities such as parking, streets, and parks to facilitate investment in development projects.

ITPF Study iconWichita International Trade Processing Feasibility Study
The overall purpose of the Wichita International Trade Processing Feasibility Study is to better position Wichita and regional business interest in the global market place.

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City Hall, 13th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202

Hours:
8 AM-5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 268-4524
Fax: (316) 268-4656

Allen Bell
Director

Mark Elder
Development Analyst

Tim Goodpasture
Economic Development Analyst