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Incentives

Listed below are incentives that are currently available to existing or potential businesses. The City of Kingsport does not have a one size fits all approach to economic development. We believe that each individual project should be evaluated based on its own merit. This proactive approach is what helps make Kingsport a business-friendly city.

Façade Program Application

The purpose of the Facade Grant Program is to encourage the revitalization of building facades and to improve the aesthetics of the city’s Central Business District with grant assistance through the Kingsport Economic Development Board (KEDB), for the City of Kingsport, Tennessee.

Façade Application

Redevelopment Program Application

The purpose of the Redevelopment Grant Program is to encourage the revitalization of building sites with special emphasis on improvement of the aesthetics in the city’s Central Business District with grant assistance through the Kingsport Economic Development Board (KEDB), for the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Special emphasis is given to projects pertaining to the Central Business District, however; the grant is applicable to all parts of the city.

Redevelopment Application

Downtown Kingsport Loan Program

The Downtown Kingsport Loan program provides a financial opportunity for small business owners, property owners, or investors to purchase or renovate a downtown property; or to purchase equipment for the direct purpose of business creation, expansion, or retention.

Downtown Kingsport Loan Program

TIF Program Application

TIF Application Requirements

TIF Application

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Garbage routes are delayed this morning, February 20. There will be no trash/yardwaste routes run today.
Once road conditions improve, service will run. If your garbage cart does not get picked up today, please leave it at the road and it will get picked up tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.
Pay Your Bills Online

Paying your utility, miscellaneous receivables bill or building permits payment has never been easier! Click the link below to be directed to Click2Gov, the online payment system that allows users to view their account and pay with a credit or debit card through the secure website.

Pay your red light citation bill online by clicking the button below. You will be redirected to the payment page.

 

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Report Non-Emergency

To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.


 
ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.

You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!

To download the free app, please search for it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the online portal below.


Please note that the use of ConnectKingsport is intended for the reporting of non-emergency issues only. If you need immediate Police or Fire response, please call 911.

 

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