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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

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The rate of homeownership fell to just 38% for first-time buyers in 2021 as a result of record high housing costs, record low inventory, and stagnant wage growth across the U.S. The program is initially available in Washington, Virginia, and Tennessee, where the online retailer has major hubs.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Inventory is exempt from property tax. Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Targeted toward new, technology-based businesses that pay wages in excess of the state or county average wage.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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With such a large inventory of bridges and a sizeable backlog of repair needs, we looked to innovative solutions to address the problem,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. for the Indiana Shovel Ready Program and the Tennessee Valley Authority for TVA’s Data Center Site Certification Program. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION.

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