We work with business owners in Delaware County to start, grow, and sustain their businesses.

The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency seeks to improve the quality of life in Delaware County by assisting businesses and industry for the purpose of retaining and expanding existing job opportunities, attracting new jobs, and stimulating the investment of capital in the county.

The IDA works in conjunction with the County Department of Economic Development to build a sustainable future for Delaware County. We strive to meet the needs of new and existing businesses through expertise, financial assistance and continued support. The IDA offers a variety of programs and performance based incentives to encourage businesses to expand or locate within the County and create new jobs.

The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency seeks to improve the quality of life in Delaware County by assisting businesses and industry for the purpose of retaining and expanding existing job opportunities, attracting new jobs, and stimulating the investment of capital in the county.

The IDA also focuses on the future through efforts to stimulate the development of new local industries. The current economic development priorities of the IDA include:

Community Revitalization

  • Economic Diversification Through Technology

  • Redevelopment of the Historic Catskill’s Tourism Industry

  • Promotion of the Agricultural & Natural Resource Industries

  • Development of “shovel ready” sites for new manufacturing and commercial enterprises.

The goal of the IDA is to enhance economic vitality throughout Delaware County.

Our Services

  • Small Business Loans

    Looking for capital to start or expand your business? Delaware County Economic Development, through the Local Development Corporation offers low interest, fixed-rate loan options.

  • Business Planning

    Just like every home needs a strong foundation, every business needs a strong business plan. We can help with that.

  • Grants

    From time to time, Delaware County offers and administers grant programs that may be able to assist your business.

  • Site Selection

    Delaware County Economic Development assists business owners and investors with identifying, purchasing, and building out commercial properties.

  • PILOT Agreements

    The PILOT, or payment-in-lieu-of tax, program is available through the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to assist businesses that are making a substantial capital investment in the construction of new facilities and/or the expansion and renovation of an existing facility.

  • Industrial Revenue Bonds

    Industrial Revenue Bonds offer tax-exempt financing alternatives for large-scale investments in facilities and equipment ($1 million and above). These bonds typically have an interest rate that is several points lower than that offered by traditional financial institutions, and are available to manufacturing businesses and not-for-profits.

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