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Economic Development
Businesses and residents alike are drawn to Denton's authenticity and opportunities. Characterized by a vision for smart growth and business investment, our community has a friendly, small-town feel paired with big-city amenities, two thriving state universities, and a sustainability commitment.
Denton offers a favorable business climate, exceptional livability, and a diversity of choices in employment, lifestyle, and neighborhoods.
The Economic Development Department helps Denton grow by:
- Expanding Denton's economy through the location of new businesses and the retention and expansion of current employers
- Fostering Denton's thriving culture of a business, technology, and artistic creation and innovation
- Attracting, developing, and retaining skilled and talented workers to support existing and future employers
- Building relationships with Denton businesses and residents through outreach, education, and engagement
If you own or manage a business in Denton please take our 2023 Business Survey. The information you provide will help us design an economic model of the factors that make businesses successful in the City of Denton, measure the impact of our current programs, and help us identify business in need of assistance. The survey will be open until November 30, 2023. The results of the survey will be helpful to your business. Please provide your complete contact information if you want staff to contact you regarding your business. We only need your email address if you want a copy of the Executive Report.
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2021Mayor-Council Business Awards
Recipients of this year's Mayor-Council Business Awards have been selected Read on...
Incentives & Programs
Economic Development offers support and services to businesses in all sectors and of all sizes. From facilitation of the training grants and incentive programs to the support of local merchants through the SH.O.P. Denton and Shop Small Saturday programs, the City is invested in supporting Denton's diverse business community.
As part of Denton's business recruitment and expansion efforts, the City Council has awarded a total of 30 economic development incentives to foster tax base and employment expansion in the community. Since 1999, the City has invested $22 million in tax-related incentives, and in return, has benefited from a net increase in property and sales tax revenues totaling more than $71 million. The return on investment for all incentives awarded is about 324%. In total, there have been 8,400 jobs created or retained by incentivized projects.
Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program
Denton promotes its unique character and culture through redevelopment and revitalization of Downtown. The Downtown Reinvestment Grant is a reimbursement program to assist downtown projects with facade improvements; roof and foundation repair; new signs and awning; reimbursement of impact fees; and utility upgrade costs. The 2022 updated grant program guidelines and application can be found on this page under Helpful Resources.
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Economic Development
Physical Address
401 N. Elm St.
Denton, TX 76201
Phone (940) 349-7776
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Historic Preservation - Denton Square District (DSD)
Learn more about how the City of Denton's Historic Preservation Department is protecting and enhancing the Denton Square District.
- Stoke Coworking
- Denton Main Street Association
- Downtown Denton Parking Map (PDF)
- Economic Development Strategic Plan (PDF)
- Net Revenue Report (PDF)
- Downtown Reinvestment Grant Guidelines and Application (PDF)