Economic Development

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Flagler County Industrial Development Authority

 The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners approved the formation of the Flagler County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) as it supports the county's Strategic Action Plan for Economic Vitality – specifically Goal 1 "Diversify & Enhance the Tax Base to improve the Local Economy" and Goal 2 "Develop Competitive Advantages for New & Existing Businesses."

The primary purpose of an IDA is to issue tax-exempt bond financing for certain economic development projects within Flagler County. By utilizing the tax-exempt financing, the end user receives a lower interest rate and therefore has a more economically viable project. Tax-exempt bonds may be issued for:  

• Manufacturing facilities

• Water & sewer projects

• Solid waste facilities

• 501 (C)(3) non-profit organizations

• Expansion of qualifying businesses

Proceeds realized resulting from IDA activities will be used to enhance the economic competitiveness of Flagler County. 

Learn more about Industrial Development Authority (IDA).  

Live, Learn, Play, Work

It's all in Flagler County - where commutes are measured in minutes not miles!

A wide variety of Housing Options: for the on-the-go millennial to the CEO; Stellar rated Schools with Flagship Programs and Outdoor Adventures which includes: 19 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, 125 miles of biking & hiking trails, Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trails, boating & fishing, and innumerable acres parks for the young and young-at-heart -- all in Flagler County.

Oh yes, we work!

Fast Facts At A Glance

• Population (2024): 136,310
• Growth Rate (2010-2020): 26.40%
• Growth Rate (2020-2024): 18.14%
• Number of Households (2023): 50,296
• Per Capita Personal Income (2023): $63,819
• Median Household Income (2023): $73,336
• Poverty Rate (2023): 9.10%
• Median Age: 53.4
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher (2023): 30.40%
• Annual Labor Force (2024): 51,503

Data Source:

• U.F. BEBR
• US Census Bureau: 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
• US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dec. 2022

PACE Program for Commercial Development

Flagler Board of County Commissioners authorized the Florida Resiliency and Energy District (FRED) to provide services in Flagler County on October 4, 2021. FRED PACE provides an alternative method of financing, approved by Florida Statutes, covering costs of certain energy efficiency and wind resistance improvements to commercial projects. Unlike PACE in other states, Florida Statutes allows this financing mechanism to apply to improvements to existing structures, as well as Greenfields.

Points of Contacts for PACE Commercial Projects

Ryan Bartkus
Program Director, Florida Development Finance Corporation Administrator
Florida Resiliency and Energy District (FRED)
407.276.4223
rbartkus@fdfcbonds.com
www.fdfcbonds.com

Flagler County Economic Reports

Resources

• JAX USA Partnership
• City of Bunnell
• City of Palm Coast
• City of Flagler Beach

• Property Listings
• Business Demographic Information & Property Listings
• Flagler County Property Appraiser