Blue Springs is a growing community with the heart of a small town, driven by big opportunities and a commitment to a high quality of life for all. Home to more than 60,000 residents (with estimates of growth to nearly 65,000 residents by 2029), Blue Springs is expecting big changes in forthcoming years. The City’s proximity to the Kansas City metro area, award-winning school districts and, award-winning parks facilities and programming are a few of the many reasons families choose to live in Blue Springs.
Economic Development Incentives
Economic development incentives, if exercised with prudence and discernment, can assist in maintaining and building employment opportunities as well as the tax base the City relies upon to fortify its core strength. Economic development incentives are tools that the City may use strategically and responsibly to achieve the stated objective in the City’s Strategic Plan. Further information regarding financial incentives available can be found in the City's Economic Development Policy.
Main Center Redevelopment Corporation
The intent of the Main Center Redevelopment Corporation (MCRC) is to strengthen the economic viability of the Main Center area by providing financial incentives for improving the appearance and structural conditions of its buildings and increasing the infill development of vacant parcels and population density to further support commercial properties. The maturity of the area brings with it both charm as well as challenges in that many of the buildings and land parcels do not conform to current standards and practices. These incentive programs are intended to stimulate improvements to Downtown Blue Springs by providing innovative financing mechanisms. It presents an opportunity to preserve the City’s heritage, and to enhance and promote the unique atmosphere which Downtown can provide.
Any construction or development activity in the Redevelopment Area as defined by the MCRC District is eligible for a 50 percent fee reduction. Requests for reduction in fees can be made to the City Development Department along with the submission of applicable Permit Application materials.
Location Search
LocationOne is an online property search tool that helps businesses and site selectors find available sites and buildings. Users can explore available commercial and industrial properties in Blue Springs using an interactive site selection map. The tool offers both an available Building search as well as available Sites for development.
LocationOne Available Building Search
LocationOne Available Sites Search
