What is the Enterprise Zone Business Application for?

It collects information about a proposed business project, investment, job creation, financing, timeline, and requested incentives for an enterprise zone application.

What supporting information does the application checklist list?

The checklist lists financial supporting documentation, a business license or application, evidence of property access, a site plan drawing, and a project timeline.

How do I submit the Enterprise Zone Business Application?

Submit the application and required information to Rex “Trey” Wilkinson at the Planning Department by mail at PO Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902, or email wilkinson.rex@columbusga.org.

Do I need a notary for the Enterprise Zone Business Application?

No. An authorized official signs and dates the application without a notary. The listed supporting documents are not identified as requiring notarization.

Columbus, GA · Muscogee County

No notary required

Enterprise Zone Business Application

Businesses seeking enterprise zone incentives use this application to describe a proposed project, investment, job creation, financing, and requested incentives.

What this form is

The Columbus Business Development Center application collects information about a business and its proposed enterprise zone project, including investment, job creation, financing, and project timelines. It asks applicants to describe local benefits, select a landscaping or façade option, and identify any additional incentives requested. The application checklist also lists supporting documents, including financial materials, business-license evidence, property-access evidence, a site plan, and a project timeline.

Who needs it

A business seeking enterprise zone incentives for a project in the zone should complete this application and provide the listed required information.

How to submit it

Submit the application and all required information to Rex “Trey” Wilkinson, Planning Department, PO Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902, or email [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by an authorized official without a notary; the listed supporting documents are not identified as requiring notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Enterprise Zone Business Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide business and project details, investment estimates, job information, financing, requested incentives, and project timelines.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather applicable financial documents, business-license evidence, property-access evidence, a site plan, and a project timeline.
4
Sign And Submit
Have an authorized official sign and date the application, then send it with required information to the Planning Department by mail or email.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Enterprise Zone Business Application for?: It collects information about a proposed business project, investment, job creation, financing, timeline, and requested incentives for an enterprise zone application.
What supporting information does the application checklist list?: The checklist lists financial supporting documentation, a business license or application, evidence of property access, a site plan drawing, and a project timeline.
How do I submit the Enterprise Zone Business Application?: Submit the application and required information to Rex “Trey” Wilkinson at the Planning Department by mail at PO Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902, or email [email protected].
Do I need a notary for the Enterprise Zone Business Application?: No. An authorized official signs and dates the application without a notary. The listed supporting documents are not identified as requiring notarization.

Need something notarized?

This Enterprise Zone Business Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.