Quick Links
- Rising Together – Investing in Our Future
- Economic Development News
- Economic Impacts Branch of Unified Command
- Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Lawrence Opportunity Zones
- Catalyst Industrial Incentive Program
- Lawrence VenturePark
- EDC of Lawrence and Douglas County
- Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
- State Economic Development Incentives
- Lawrence Regional Airport
- Helpful Information for Businesses
- 2015 Retail Market Report
- 2015 Conference Center Feasibility Report
- Growing Forward - Leading Lawrence and Douglas County
For additional information, email or call (785) 832-3472 to reach Brit Crum-Cano, Economic Development Coordinator.
Economic Development Programs
Economic Development Policy
The City of Lawrence adopted a revised Economic Development Policy via Resolution No. 7289. This policy governs the use of economic development incentives in the City, providing general policy standards and information on the use of industrial revenue bonds (IRB), property tax abatements, neighborhood revitalization areas (NRA), tax increment financing (TIF), transportation development districts (TDD), and community improvement districts (CID).
Affordable Housing Eligibility
- 2022 Affordable Housing Income, Rental, and Ownership Thresholds
- Guidelines for Certification of Tenant Eligibility
Forms
- Economic Development Application Form (Word)
- Project Data Sheet (Excel)
- NRA Eligibility Justification Form (Word)