Local Incentives

Program	Eligibility	Eligible Uses
Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) See all active LERTA opportunities	City County Borough Incorporated town Township Institutional district School district	* Local municipalities, school districts and counties can offer abatements on property taxes for up to 10 years.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)	City County Borough Incorporated town Township Institutional district School district	* Local municipalities, school districts and counties can redirect tax revenues from future taxable developments for public improvements in a designated area.
Industrial Resource Center Network (IRC)	Small to mid-sized manufacturers employing 500 or fewer employers	* Provides value-added service in assisting manufacturers in improving quality, productivity and adaptation of modern manufacturing technologies. Financial assistance may be grant or loan, depending on situation.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)	Entrepreneurs Small businesses Business persons	* Provides technical assistance for turning ideas into businesses. * Helps small firms expand. * Provides information necessary for business persons to make important decisions.