Business Incentives

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The City of Atchison is pleased to offer a new economic development program focused on enticing new small business and real estate development activity in the Atchison community. The Development Microgrant Program offers reimbursement grants for planning...

 Through a partnership with an organization called NetWork Kansas, the City of Atchison offers a locally controlled, revolving small business loan fund. In working with a local bank, aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses in Atchison can lower their...

The Opportunity Zone program offers tax incentives to citizens who re-invest their unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds dedicated to investing in designated, distressed census tracts. Atchison has several Opportunity Zones that are eligible to receive investments to spur economic...

Effective October of 2016, the enhanced Neighborhood Revitalization Program aims to promote re-investment and re-development in Atchison’s traditional neighborhoods, including the downtown core, by rebating property tax payments back to property owners who invest or reinvest in their property. For...

The Downtown Façade Improvement Revolving Loan Fund is designed to improve the overall appearance of Downtown Atchison and the Riverfront area by providing an incentive for small businesses to invest or reinvest in their property. The program provides 0% interest loans, up...

The demolition of dangerous structures is an important component of maintaining the vitality of Atchison and is an identified priority of the City of Atchison. The Demolition Cost Share Program has been established to assist property owners with the costs...

The City of Atchison Land Bank exists to strategically acquire and hold property for the purpose of redevelopment. Sometimes, aggregating multiple properties together can take many years before a viable redevelopment opportunity presents itself. All properties in the City's land...

The City of Atchison has been an active participant in using Industrial Revenue Bonds, which allow a development to borrow the tax exempt status of the City for construction/building materials and/or property taxes for a period of up to 10...

Historic Tax Credit programs encourage investments in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. As a city full of historic properties, Atchison provides many opportunities for individuals to take advantage of these state and federal programs. If you are considering...