The City of Amarillo's Economic Development Division, part of the city's Planning Department, works closely with city leaders to boost the local economy. They achieve this by:

• Offering Incentives to new and existing businesses
• Collaborating with community partners
• Identifying opportunities for business growth
• Attracting new businesses and jobs
• Fostering job growth and retention
• Revitalizing downtown and older neighborhoods
• Expanding the city's tax base

The city's Economic Development Division is overseen by the City of Amarillo and works to create a strong economic environment and is funded through the city. 

What is the difference between the City of Amarillo's Economic Development Division and the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation?

The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is a separate, private, non-profit 501(c)6 and Type A corporation, funded through sales tax. The focus of the AEDC is industrial development and job creation.

Incentives at a Glance 

◼ Property Tax Abatement

◼ New Development

◼ Infill Development

◼ Sales Tax Rebate

◼ Chapter 380 Agreements

▼ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 

◼ Center City — Zone 1 

◼ East Gateway — Zone 2

◼ South Gateway —  Zone 3

◼ Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program — NEZ

◼ Business Improvement Grant Program — BIG

◼ Opportunity Zone

◼ Property Assessed Clean Energy Program — PACE

Click on the map for program boundaries

 Application and Guidelines

◼ Comprehensive Guidelines and Criteria for Economic Development Incentives

◼ Application for Economic Development Incentives

Resources and Plans

◼ Chapter 380 Agreements

Local Government Code that authorizes municipalities to offer incentives designed to promote economic development such as commercial and retail projects.

◼ Community Growth Trends

◼ Market Guide

◼ Align Amarillo Economic Development Strategic Plan 

◼ Housing Study

Economic Development FAQs

See what programs or incentives you may qualify for.

Economic Development Contact Information

For inquiries about available incentives and project qualification, contact Assistant Director of Planning Drew Brassfield.

• Phone: 806-378-5241
• Email: Drew.Brassfield@amarillo.gov

Our Partners

Below are all the various partners we work with locally to support economic development within Amarillo.

◼ Amarillo Economic Development Corporation

◼ Amarillo Chamber of Commerce

◼ Amarillo Convention & Visitors Council — Visit Amarillo

◼ Center City of Amarillo

◼ Potter County

◼ Randall County

◼ WT Enterprise Center

◼ WT Small Business Development Center

◼ Workforce Solutions - Panhandle