Hattiesburg Central Business District

Numerous incentives for business choosing to locate or expand in downtown Hattiesburg. Both a 7-year property tax exemption and a 10-year property tax exemption is available, and all exemptions must be approved by the City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County....

MFLEX

MFLEX is a one-of-a-kind tax incentive plan where the credit is calculated on a simple formula factoring planned capital investment, number of new jobs and annual payroll. There is only one application and one approval for a universal credit that can be used to offset...

Facade Grant Program

The Facade Grant Improvement Program is focused on supporting the growth and revitalization of existing commercial properties in Hattiesburg’s historic conservation district. The program will award funds to approved downtown properties to further revitalize building...

Mississippi Works

Administered through AccelerateMS, Mississippi Works offers financial support for on-the-job training that includes wage reimbursement program for new and upskilling employees. MS Works also offers f unding to support training initiatives for new and expanding...

Federal Historic 10% Tax Credit

The 10% tax credit is available for the rehabilitation of non-historic buildings that were built before 1936 and that will be used for income-producing purposes other than residential. – The property must be depreciable – commercial. – Rehabilitation must...