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        <CreaDate>20220119</CreaDate>
        		
        <CreaTime>08004300</CreaTime>
        		
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            <resTitle>Enterprise Zone</resTitle>
            		
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        <idAbs>Tigard's enterprise zone supports local business growth and job creation within the City. Certain businesses located in Tigard's enterprise zone may be eligible for a 3 to 5 year tax exemption on new equipment, facilities and buildings. Land and existing equipment are not exempt. Once the abatement period of 3 to 5 years is over the entire asset enters the tax role. These investments must meet state and local requirements, including a 10 percent increase in employment.</idAbs>
        		
        <idCredit>City of Tigard, Oregon, Community Development Department</idCredit>
        	
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