Business Incentives Program
St. Johns County’s business incentive programs, established under Ordinance 2014-30, support projects that create quality jobs and make significant capital investments in the community. These performance-based incentives are designed for projects that meet minimum thresholds for facility size, job creation, and wage levels.
Small businesses and startups seeking guidance or early-stage support are encouraged to connect with the Small Business Development Center , which provides free consulting and resources to help businesses start and grow successfully.
This program supports companies that are relocating to or establishing new operations in St. Johns County. Incentives are awarded through a point system based on factors such as job creation, wage levels, facility size, and targeted industry alignment. Qualifying projects may receive rebates on impact fees, water and sewer fees, and property tax incentives.
This program assists current St. Johns County businesses that are expanding operations. Companies can earn incentives based on their facility expansion, number of new employees, wage levels, and location. Benefits may include rebates on impact fees and property tax incentives to support continued growth in the county.
This program supports the development of new office or industrial space, increasing the county’s inventory of business-ready facilities. Incentives are based on project size, facility type, ownership timeframe, and location. Eligible projects may receive rebates on impact fees and property tax incentives.