A variety of incentive programs are available to help District businesses obtain financing, reduce their costs, and compete for business opportunities with the District.

Programs include taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction and renovation of a wide array of capital projects owned by private enterprises and nonprofit institutions; wage credits and additional expensing allowance; a zero federal capital-gains tax rate on certain investments; and tax-exempt bond financing. 

Businesses located within either of these zones, that have received a "DZE" certification from DSLBD, will also be eligible for two preference points and a two-percent price reduction for proposals and bids.

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