ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone
Funds Are Now Available for Rush County
The state of Kansas has designated 95 counties as “Rural Opportunity Zones,” which means moving there comes with significant added benefits. Designated counties offer one or both of the following financial incentives for new full-time residents: Student Loan Repayment Assistance and/or 100% State Income Tax Credit.
What is ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance?
•Administered By Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
•Partners with Counties, Cities, Employers, and Foundations
•Provides up to $15,000 in Student Loan Repayment Assistance over 5 years
•Provides a 100% State Income Tax Credit for 5 years
Eligibility Criteria
•You must have a newly established permanent address in Rush County, so long as that address was established after the county began participating in the program.
•Applicants must have an active student loan balance in their name, as well as an associate’s, bachelor’s or post-graduate degree prior to moving to Rush County.
•To apply, you will need to provide proof of domicile in Rush County, proof of previous permanent residency (prior to earning your degree), transcripts with degree dates and student loan balance with distribution dates.
How do I Start?
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Kansas Tax Credit
Rush County Incentives
If you are looking for a place to call home for your business or family, we invite you to
“Come Home to Rush County.”
“Come Home to Rush County.”
Business Incentives:
Businesses and industries find Rush County's central location and ethical workforce to be an invaluable asset to their success and growth. Various state and local tax incentives
are available for new construction or expansion. We have multiple modes of transportation including national L-T-L carriers, short-line rail, and several locally owned
over-the-road trucking companies. All Rush County communities boast cutting-edge telecommunication systems including fiber optics and high-speed internet.
Beginning and seasoned entrepreneurs have already discovered Rush County to be an excellent location to start a business.
Business Incentives - Kansas Department of Commerce
Commercial Properties Available in Rush County
Residential Incentives:
Rush County, Kansas provides an excellent alternative for families who are ready to relocate to an area free of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Inexpensive lots are available for new construction and existing homes are reasonably priced. Electrical, natural gas, and water services are dependable and affordable. State-of-the-art
communications services are available including rural cable-TV, wireless internet, and cellular telephone services. We feature an excellent school system with modern facilities and a low teacher-to-pupil ratio.
Some communities also offer discounted or free utility connections for new construction.
Rural Opportunity Zone Incentives
Contact Rush County Economic Development