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(formerly known as property tax abatement) – a phase in of property taxes on new real estate improvements and new personal property or personal property new to the state of Indiana. Personal property eligible for property tax phase in includes manufacturing equipment, research and development equipment, logistic distribution equipment and IT equipment. (See IC 6-1.1-12.1-2-3 ) Tax phase in can be extended for a period of one to ten years over a graduated scale. The process of obtaining a phase

This fund provides below prime rate funds for the rehabilitation and construction of commercial real estate in downtown Elkhart and relocation assistance. The primary objective of the loan fund is to stimulate physical improvements to small business in downtown Elkhart. Maximum loan amounts: $ 100,000 for redevelopment projects; $ 50,000 for relocation assistance. For More Information Contact: City of Elkhart Planning and Development, Brian Gildea, 526-952-5242 x109.

Elkhart Downtown Commercial Historic District – part of downtown Elkhart was listed in the National Register on September 26, 1997. 20% Rehabilitation Certified Tax Credit – a federal income tax credit for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. There are 62 contributing buildings in the historic district certified by the National Park Service as contributing to the historic significance of the district that qualify as a certified historic structure. The 20% rehabilitation tax credit equals 20% of the amount spent

The Elkhart Municipal Riverfront Development Area designation permits a three-way liquor license to be obtained by a restaurant located within the redevelopment district through Indiana’s Alcohol Beverage Commission without regard to any permit quotas as required by Indiana Code. The Riverfront Development Area (see map at right) mirrors the Arts and Entertainment District. The application for this liquor license requires a letter indicating that the statutory requirements, IC 7.1-3-20-16, have been met and the Mayor’s approval of the permit. Contact