Business Assistance Program
The City offers a Business Assistance Program (BAP) to ensure Louisville maintains a competitive and vibrant economic climate. The BAP offers rebates, approved by the City Council, for those businesses locating or expanding within Louisville.
What is this program?
The City of Louisville’s Business Assistance Program (BAP) helps businesses relocate, expand, or invest in Louisville, Colorado through City-approved rebates and incentives. The goal is to support a competitive, vibrant local economy.
What businesses can receive
- Rebates typically range from 40–50%
- Incentives are customized based on:
- Business type
- Investment amount
- Job creation and retention
- Community impact
- Alignment with City priorities
Available incentives
- Building Permit Fee rebates
- Construction Use Tax rebates
- Sales Tax rebates
- Consumer Use Tax rebates
- Sign Permit Fee rebates
- Vacancy Bonus Incentive:
- $1 per leased square foot
- For eligible retail spaces vacant 1+ years
- Up to $100,000
Program impact
- $13.1M+ in incentives awarded
- 2,988 jobs created
- 1,461 jobs retained
Industries supported
- Retail
- Restaurant
- Office
- Industrial
Who is this program for?
The program is designed for businesses that are:
- Relocating to Louisville
- Expanding an existing Louisville location
- Opening in vacant commercial space
- Investing in tenant improvements or construction
- Creating or retaining jobs
Businesses are evaluated based on:
- Quality of development project
- Job creation and wage levels
- New sales or use tax generation
- Ability to attract new customers
- Occupying vacant or existing commercial space
- Contribution to Louisville’s economic diversity and vitality
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Apply before signing a lease or purchasing property
- Be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State
- Be current on City payments and filings
- Obtain a Louisville sales tax license (if applicable)
- Complete an Assistance Agreement before approval
Applications requesting more than $50,000 in rebates must meet with City tax staff prior to approval.
How do I apply?
Step 1: Review program requirements
Businesses should review:
- Eligibility
- Incentive options
- Program criteria
- Process requirements
Step 2: Submit the application
Complete the one-page Business Assistance Program application before:
- Signing a lease
- Purchasing commercial property
Applications are generally reviewed and presented to City Council within 3–4 weeks once complete.
Step 3: Work with the Economic Vitality Team
City staff will:
- Review the project
- Recommend incentive options
- Guide applicants through approval