Columbus, GA · Muscogee County
Residential Business Application
Businesses seeking Enterprise Zone designation for residential construction or rehabilitation projects use this application to describe the project, investment, jobs, and requested incentives.
What this form is
This Columbus Business Development Center application is for businesses proposing residential construction or rehabilitation projects in the Enterprise Zone. It asks about the project, business, investment, job creation, timeline, financing, and requested incentives. The application also includes a checklist of supporting materials, including financial documents, a business license or application, evidence of property access, a site plan, and a project timeline.
Who needs it
A business proposing residential construction or rehabilitation in the Enterprise Zone should complete the application to describe its project and request consideration for incentives.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required information to Rex “Trey” Wilkinson, Planning Department, PO Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902; email [email protected] or fax 706-653-4534.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by an authorized official without a notary; the document lists supporting attachments, but none are identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Business Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, business, investment, job creation, timeline, financing, and authorized official information.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Use the checklist to gather financial documents, a business license or application, property access evidence, a site plan, and a project timeline.
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Submit To The City
Send the application and required information to the Planning Department by mail, email, or fax as listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Residential Business Application for?
- Businesses use this Columbus Business Development Center application to describe proposed residential construction or rehabilitation in the Enterprise Zone and request consideration for incentives.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist list?
- The checklist lists financial supporting documents, a Muscogee County business license or application, evidence of property access, a site plan drawing, and a project timeline.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Business Application?
- No. The application calls for an authorized official’s signature and date, not notarization. It lists supporting attachments, but none are identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Residential Business Application?
- Send the completed application and required information to Rex “Trey” Wilkinson, Planning Department, PO Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902. The form also lists an email address and fax number.
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This Residential Business Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.