RESOURCES | Rio Grande City EDC

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The Rio Grande City EDC offers a number of resources and opportunities for small business owners. We are ready to help you get started. Don’t hesitate to contact us today!

BUSINESS TOOLS

Business Tools

PERMITS

Let us be your advocate in City Hall to put you in touch with the right person and follow up to make sure you have a response.

Rio Grande City

Planning Department

Visit the Planning Department for more information to assist you with your project.

Apply

for a Permit

All applications and forms must be submitted to the RGC Planning Department.

Texas

Sales Tax Permit

Texas requires a Sales Tax Permit which new applicants can complete online.

Employer

Identification Number

Employer ID numbers may be obtained by completing SS-4 forms provided by the IRS.

Permit

INCENTIVES

The Rio Grande City EDC is committed to recruiting high quality development, complimentary businesses and employment opportunities that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Contact our office for more information.

Small Business Development Grant • Accepting applications December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Incentives

MAIN STREET

Helping to develop and sustain economic vitality in downtown Rio Grande City.

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Preservation Tax Incentives

The Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings.

Revitalize Downtown
Rio Grande City

Main Street Facade Grant Program is a reimbursement grant for improvements to eligible commercial businesses or property owners in the Main Street District.

Texas Main Street

Design Request Form

Services available to individual building and business owners within the designated Main Street District.

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Howdy

Neighbor!

Experience our history, hospitality and South Texas charm and find your place in Historic Downtown Rio Grande City.

Main Street

is open for business!

Download this reference guide to opening a business in downtown Rio Grande City.

Rio Grande City Main Street

Main Street

LAUNCH

The Rio Grande City EDC is pleased to announce to the community that you are open for business and we’ve compiled a Ribbon Cutting Guide to help make your event easy and fun to plan.

Launch

SITE SELECTION

Locate, start, and expand in Rio Grande City

Site Selection

TALENT

Rio Grande City has the tools and the talent to get your business started successfully.

Talent

Ready for Rio Grande City?

Let's get started.

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