Dayton Incentives & Grants

Business Assistance Grant Programs

Businesses located within the City of Dayton, Texas are encouraged to apply for grants from the Dayton Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) for the following programs:

(1) Business Improvement Grant ($25,000 maximum award)

(2) Beautification Grant ($6,000 maximum award)

(3) Infrastructure Grant ($25,000 maximum award)

All grants funds are provided on a 50% reimbursement basis.

Large Incentive Grant Program

Businesses that meet minimum criteria may be eligible for incentives from the City of Dayton or the Dayton Economic Development Corporation. Incentives may include:

• Real Property Tax Abatements
• Personal Property Tax Abatements
• Cash Grants
• Sales Tax Rebates
• Expedited Permitting 
• Reduced Permitting Fees

In order to qualify for any of these incentives, businesses must complete an application and submit it for review for the Incentive Review Committee, who will score the project and make recommendations for incentive agreements, which will need approval from the Dayton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and the Dayton City Council. Each business is evaluated on the same criteria including jobs, wages, property and sales tax generation, employee benefits, and more.