Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)

Last Updated 2/4/2025Posted in Economic Development Initiatives


Rooks County is a Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) county in Kansas and is authorized to offer one or both of the following financial incentives to new full-time residents: Kansas state income tax waivers for up to five years and student loan repayments up to $15,000 over 5 years.  Applications can be made on the Kansas Commerce website.  Contact Rooks County Economic Development for local information at 785-425-6881 or email to [email protected]
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