About the IDA
The Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is dedicated to promoting economic development and vitality within the County – offering sales and property tax incentives, grants and low-cost capital to attract and retain businesses:
* Taxable or Tax-Exempt Bond Financing and Sale/Leaseback
* Empire Zone Benefits
* Job Development Program (JDP)
* SBA 504 Program
* SBA Prequalification Loan Program
* Machinery and Equipment Bond Program
Inquiries should be directed to Jack Bonesteel, Deputy Director, Rensselaer County Economic Development and Planning, at (518) 270-2914.
Additional resources are also available through:
* New York State – provides a number of tax incentives to encourage business investment and economic development.
* Niagara Mohawk – offers a number of utilities-based incentives through the Department of Economic Development.