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Available Real Estate

There is some great real estate available in Downtown Mason City right now, from store front rentals to entire light industrial buildings for sale. Contact our office from our contact page for information on the realtor or renter.

Financial Incentives

HOUSING ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

An Incentive for Housing Development. Developers and contractors building or rehabilitating housing in an established Enterprise Zone may be eligible to receive certain state tax benefits.Contact Main Street Mason City for more information.

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

Similar to the Housing program, the Business Enterprise Zone Program is targeted at those rehabilitating commercial space.

HISTORIC TAX CREDITS

Historic Tax Credits may be used by those restoring historic properties to reduce a portion of their costs.

CHALLENGE GRANTS

Challange grants are administered through Main Street Iowa and may be applied toward historically significant or urban renewal projects.

URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX ABATEMENTS

Tax credits from the City of Mason City applicable to property improvements inside the downtown district.

LOW INTEREST LOANS

Private loan money from local banks may be available to qualified projects at a reduced rate for work inside the downtown district.

TIF FINANCING

TIF Financing is a financial tool available from the city to help grow busineses