Summary
The Tax Abatement guidelines demonstrate the commitment of the Bexar County to attract, retain and expand industry while growing the tax base, increasing employment with meaningful wages, and creating new wealth opportunities in the region.
Bexar County also provides tax abatement for large, high impact projects that invest a combined real & personal property capital investment of $25 million AND the creation of 50 net new full-time jobs. This tax abatement can be up to 40% on real and/or personal property taxes on improvement values for a maximum term of up to 10 years. Abatement percentages and terms are based on job creation, wages, targeted industry and project location. Tax rate for the Bexar County is approximately .29 cents per $100 valuation ($2,900 per million). All companies receiving Bexar County Tax Abatements must adhere to living wage for a 100% of all employees ($15.43 / hour) and with 70% of employees at a wage of $18.25/hour.