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Rural Job Tax Credit Program

Administered by FloridaCommerce (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity) · Florida

BENEFIT
Up to $2K
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Must be located in designated rural areas of Florida
  • 2Tax credit ranges from $500 to $2,000 per qualified employee
  • 3Can be taken against Florida Corporate Income Tax or Sales and Use Tax
  • 4Must create new jobs and provide meaningful employment opportunities

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Rural Job Tax Credit Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Rural Job Tax Credit Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: FloridaCommerce (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity) official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23
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