Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)

activeLouisianastatetax exemption

Value80% ad valorem property tax abatement for up to 10 years (initial 5-year contract + 5-year renewal) on new manufacturing capital investment; mega-projects ($500M+ capex) may qualify for 93-100%

DeadlinesProject application via FastLane NextGen must be filed before start of construction; local ITEP committee has 45-day review window

RequirementsManufacturer with NAICS 31/32/33; assets directly related to manufacturing at the project site; land ineligible; Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with job creation/retention terms; approvals from LED, local bodies, and Board of Commerce and Industry

CaveatsUnder March 20, 2025 rules there are no jobs/payroll thresholds for new applications, but CEA terms still apply; qualification of non-process assets (standalone solar, EV chargers) as 'related to manufacturing' must be confirmed with LED; local approval risk varies by parish

Official sourcehttps://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/industrial-tax-exemption

Applyhttps://fastlaneng.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com/

ContactLouisiana Economic Development: 800-450-8115 / 225-342-3000

Last verified2026-08-23

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