Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax

Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT)

The City of Bartlett and Shelby County offer PILOT incentives on a case-by-case basis to stimulate business attraction, retention, redevelopment, and expansion.

Companies that qualify for the PILOT program can pay reduced Bartlett and Shelby County real property taxes and/or personal property taxes for up to fifteen (15) years. Qualification for the PILOT program, as well as the length of the PILOT, is determined by the Bartlett Industrial Development Board (BIDB) on the basis of:

Average wage
Capital investment
Community impact
Location
Number of full-time jobs created
Type of operation