Idaho has some of the lowest overall costs of doing business in the country.

Visit the Idaho Dept. of Commerce and learn more about incentives in Idaho. Idaho offers hiring incentives and tax credits. See what state and federal programs are available to help train your employees while you earn tax credits for your business.

This helpful website from the State of Idaho has great information for businesses – Business Resources for the State of Idaho. Check out Tested in Idaho for interesting news about Idaho recreation technology companies.

Compare costs of doing business in Idaho with other surrounding states. Download the Idaho Business Incentives Brochure and the North Idaho Incentives for Business Brochure to learn more about why doing business in North Idaho would work for you.

Business Incentives – All businesses are eligible for:

• 3% investment tax credit on all new tangible personal property (machinery and equipment) with a carryover of 14 years, or a two-year exemption from all taxes on personal property on the qualified investment (can offset up to 50% of income tax liability)
• Personal property tax exemption on the first $100,000 of personal property, such as equipment and furnishings
• 5% tax credit on qualified research expenses
• Energy conservation rebates through efficient energy use up to $100,000 per year per site

Opportunity Zones – New incentive for investing in designated low-income cities, counties, and tribes in Idaho. Opportunity Zones are a new community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities. Private investment vehicles that place 90 percent or more of their funds into an Opportunity Zone can earn tax relief on the capital gains generated through those investments. Tax benefits increase the longer investments are in place.
Navigating the Opportunity Zones

Post Falls delivers excellent economic possibilities with a high quality of life. From exceptional outdoor recreation to delicious culinary adventures to happening concerts in the park, we pride ourselves on the wide diversity of possibilities for fun and engagement in our community. Due to the proximity of numerous lakes, rivers, and mountains, Post Falls, Idaho is an inviting place to live and visit with some of the nation’s best fishing, hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling.

This fact is reflected in many sectors of the economy, with an increasing number of retail, dining, and entertainment businesses in the City. Our service-based economy is focusing more on healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and business support services. With emerging businesses in aerospace and manufacturing, the diversification of industries in the area has created a more stable employment and economic base.

We are committed to assisting businesses and providing support as you grow and expand your business.
If you are looking for a new location, considering expansion, or want to learn more about incentives for businesses in Idaho, you can find links to the City, State, and Federal resources you need to be successful.

Contact Us – Our Economic Development staff and Community Development Department are ready to help you through the process  whether you are building a new facility, expanding your current facility, locating to Post Falls, or planning to start a new business.

Starting a Business

• Economic Development Package
• Relocating to Post Falls
• Download a City Zoning Map
• City Business License Application
• Find out how City ordinances affect my business
• International Trade – Idaho Department of Commerce

Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) exists to help businesses in Idaho to thrive and grow, and provides assistance to improve their profit margin, sales, cash flow, management, productivity, and exporting by providing: no cost business coaching, business training, business resources. Businesses that receive coaching and training assistance from the Idaho SBDC grow on average of 700 percent faster than typical businesses in Idaho.
Small Business Development Center

GIS Maps – The City of Post Falls Maps and Apps Gallery is a site where you can find downloadable maps (in PDF format), interactive Web Mapping applications for desktop PCs, Tablets and Smart Phones, and important information to help you stay up-to-date and connected with the City’s products and services.