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Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)

Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)

Offers Louisiana manufacturers generous property tax abatement for new facility investment through a renewal pathway.

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Louisiana's Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), provides an 80% property (ad valorem) tax abatement to manufacturers investing in new or improved facilities in Louisiana. The initial exemption term is up to five years and may be renewed for an additional five years, yielding a maximum of ten years of abatement. Mega-projects with capital e…

What this grant funds

Property tax abatement of up to 80% (93–100% for mega-projects) on new Louisiana manufacturing facility investment, renewable for up to ten years.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.opportunitylouisiana.gov