Houston, Texas
Screen government programs available for Houston businesses. From City of Houston tax abatements and Chapter 380 agreements to Harris County incentives and film production rebates — plus Texas state and federal programs your business may be eligible for.
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, with a diverse economy anchored by energy, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and international trade. The City of Houston and Harris County administer multiple economic development programs designed to attract business investment, support workforce expansion, and encourage development across the metro area. Houston businesses may also be eligible for programs through the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Port of Houston Authority.
Local Programs
These programs are administered by Houston-area agencies and may be available exclusively to businesses operating in the Houston metro area.
City of Houston Mayor's Office of Economic Development
Property tax abatements for businesses making qualifying capital investments in Houston. The program may reduce property tax obligations for up to 10 years to encourage business growth, facility upgrades, and job creation within city limits.
Official Source ↗City of Houston Mayor's Office of Economic Development
Performance-based grants and loans for businesses making significant investments in Houston. Minimum $2.5 million investment required. Agreements are negotiated on a project-by-project basis and may include property tax reimbursements and direct incentive payments.
Official Source ↗Houston First Corporation / Houston Film Commission
A 10% rebate on qualifying local spend for film, television, and digital media productions in Houston. Administered by the city-created Houston First Corporation to attract creative industry projects to the Houston region.
Official Source ↗Harris County Office of Economic Development
Property tax abatements for up to 10 years available to businesses in Harris County, which encompasses Houston. Designed to support capital investment, job creation, and economic growth across the county.
Official Source ↗Texas State Programs
Including the Texas Enterprise Fund, Skills Development Fund, Texas Capital Fund, manufacturing exemptions, franchise tax credits, and state export assistance programs.
Federal Programs
Including SBA loans, SBIR/STTR research grants, USDA rural programs, export finance, veteran and women-owned business contracting programs, and more.
Houston's economic development programs focus heavily on capital investment and job creation. The City's Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreements provide performance-based incentives for projects meeting minimum investment thresholds, while property tax abatement programs offer multi-year tax relief for qualifying expansions and facility improvements.
The Houston Film and Media Incentive Program, administered by the city-created Houston First Corporation, provides a 10% rebate on qualifying local production spend. This program complements the state-level Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and positions Houston as a competitive market for film, television, and digital media production.
Harris County's tax abatement program extends the incentive landscape beyond city limits, offering property tax abatements for up to 10 years to businesses making significant capital investments within the county. Houston-area businesses may be eligible for both city and county incentive programs simultaneously.
Beyond local programs, Houston businesses have access to the full range of Texas state programs — including the Texas Enterprise Fund, Skills Development Fund, and manufacturing exemptions — as well as 35+ federal programs covering SBA loans, SBIR/STTR research grants, export finance, and specialized contracting preferences.
Process
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Answer a few quick questions about your Houston business — industry, team size, and what you are working on. No financials or tax IDs required.
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Your answers are screened against verified government programs at the Houston, Texas state, and federal level — sourced directly from official agency pages.
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Get your full report in under 60 seconds. Every matched program includes the reason it fits, the award range, and a direct link to apply.
Our $49 screening report checks your business against 4 Houston-specific programs, 35+ state programs, and 35+ federal programs — with evidence from official government sources.
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This is a screening tool, not a guarantee of eligibility or funding. Program availability, requirements, and funding levels may change. Government agencies make final eligibility and funding decisions. Every result links back to the official program page so you can verify directly with the administering agency.