Submit your feedback regarding the City's Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendments.

What is the Enterprise Zone Program?

The Virginia Enterprise Zone program is a partnership between state and local governments that encourages job creation and private investment. The Commonwealth of Virginia authorized the creation of these local incentives and tools for property developers and business owners to encourage real estate development, business expansion, and job growth in targeted areas of the City of Winchester. In 2013, the Commonwealth of Virginia designated the City of Winchester as an Enterprise Zone Community, acknowledging the strong connection between successful business growth and positive community development.

Amendment Process

We are amending our current Enterprise Zone (EZ) boundaries. The City's Economic Development staff is taking recommendations for possible property additions to the program and which properties to delete from the program. Click here to review a map of the existing zone boundaries and the proposed additions and deletions.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 regarding the application to amend the EZ local boundaries. The meeting will be held during the regular City Council Meeting in the Rouss City Hall Council Chambers (15 N Cameron Street) at 6 pm. You are welcome to provide your feedback in-person at this meeting.

Contact

Questions about the Enterprise Zone Program may be directed to the Economic Development Department at 540-313-3037 (open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm).