Incentives
Housing and Business Incentives are available
The Incentive Application must be completed and returned within 60 days of property purchase.
For details please contact City Hall at 620-845-6514 or lsommerhoff@caldwellkansas.com
COMMERCIAL
INCENTIVES
These apply to all new commercial construction in the City of Caldwell:
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To be given to any business that is newly established within the city limits of Caldwell. Pyramid businesses (such as Amway) do not qualify. Home based businesses do not qualify. This incentive is given to any entrepreneur willing to take a risk at starting a new business. Upon completion of construction, the owner will be provided with a water/sewer/storm water utility credit of $3,000.
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Waiver of building permit fee.
These apply to first time purchase of existing commercial building:
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Water/sewer/storm water utility credit of $1,500
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Free Building permit-remodeling
NOTE: No incentive for relocated or addition to existing business.
The incentive application must be returned to City Hall with proper supporting documents within 60 days of business opening or house purchasing
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To download the Downtown Roof Grant application click here
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To download the housing incentive application click here
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To download the business incentive agreement click here
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To download the Downtown Preservation Grant application click here
HOUSING
INCENTIVES
Housing Incentives-New Construction
These apply to new construction on a private lot:
Upon completion of construction, the owner will be provided with one year of free water/sewer/storm water utilities (up to $1,500), free family swim pass (one year), and waiver of building permit fee.
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1st Time Home Buyers
These apply to first time home buyers for an existing home:
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Free building permit (remodel)
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Six (6) months of free water/sewer/storm water utilities (up to $600)
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Free family swim pass (one year)
The incentive application must be turned in with all supporting documents within 60 days of purchase or completion of build.