New Kent County supports, incentivizes, and aims to maintain a lasting partnership with all current and potential businesses. We understand the role we play in supporting you from the very beginning and making NKC a place where your business can grow and prosper as part of our community.
benefits and incentives
New Kent aims to encourage business development in the county. With this goal in mind, we run various programs offering incentives and grants. These incentives may be made available to both new businesses and existing businesses looking to expand. Additionally, New Kent will assist with the applications and utilizations of available state incentives whenever needed.
As a separate political entity of the Commonwealth established under the Code of Virginia and created by the Board of Supervisors, the function of the New Kent County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is to promote the orderly economic growth of New Kent without detriment to the County’s natural environment and in a manner consistent with the direction provided by the Board of Supervisors in the County’s Land Use Plan and Ordinance. The EDA is governed by Virginia Code Section 15.2-4900 and New Kent Code Section 18.181.
Finally, New Kent County has the advanced utilities, communications and transportation networks necessary to support future commercial needs.
tax structure
Local tax rates are established annually by the Board of Supervisors and assessments are conducted by the Commissioner of the Revenue.
View tax rates through this link, which will redirect you to the New Kent County website.
Commissioner of Revenue Tax Rates | New Kent County, VA – Official Website
planning, zoning, and permits
Planning and zoning functions are administered by the Planning Division under the Community Development department. Applications, forms, contacts, and more information can be found at the link below, which will redirect you to the New Kent County website.
Planning and Zoning | New Kent County, VA – Official Website
Currently, NKC Planning is working on a rewrite of our Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance in order to better align and fully achieve the visions and goals outlined in our county’s Comprehensive Plan. The timeframe for adoption of this rework is currently set for Fall of 2027.
