JOB Zones

TAX FREE Business Opportunities in Northeastern Minnesota

Under the Minnesota Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) program, 34 communities, 58 sub-zones on 3,271 acres across northeastern Minnesota have been given this special designation. A wide variety of industrial sites and existing buildings in this area offer growing and expanding businesses the opportunity to substantially benefit from tax exemptions until the end of 2015. Jobs must pay a minimum of $11.21 per hour including benefits to be eligible.

Tax exemptions include:

• State income tax for operators or investors
• Property tax on commercial and industrial improvements
• State and local sales tax on goods and services purchased
• State corporate franchise taxes
• Wind energy production tax
• Employment tax credit for high paying jobs

Contact our Development Strategies Division for more information. 1-800-765-5043 or 218-735-3000 or E-mail: DevelopmentStrategies@state.mn.us

JOBZ Calculator

Please enter basic information about your business' potential facility to receive a confidential estimate of tax savings possible with the JOBZ program. Enter all fields to ensure the most complete estimate.

You can either choose a specific location or use the Greater Minnesota average for business costs. If you are interested in researching a specific location, please visit northlandconnection.com for qualifying communities and their available JOBZ properties prior to using the calculator.

Note that JOBZ Calculator data is not saved and is only used to generate tax savings estimates from locating in JOBZ zones. Actual savings will depend on actual business activities inside and outside a zone. This calculator assumes that your potential facility is eligible for benefits under the JOBZ program. To explore further how your business may benefit from JOBZ, contact a Business Development Specialist.

Click here to access the JOBZ Calculator to determine how the program may benefit you.