Columbia's blight debate: How an EEZ benefits businesses

Friday, May 18, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT; updated 9:53 a.m. CDT, Monday, May 21, 2012

COLUMBIA — Businesses that locate or expand within enhanced enterprise zones are eligible for a minimum 50 percent abatement of taxes on real property. They also are eligible for state tax credits. The state of Missouri established the EEZ program in 2004. To date, there are 119 EEZs in the state.

advertisements