Frequently Asked Questions

General

Select Fort Bend is the economic development arm of Fort Bend County and the county’s business attraction, retention, and expansion brand. The organization connects companies with the people, partnerships, and resources needed to support investment, innovation, and long-term business success.

Select Fort Bend works to attract investment, support business growth, advance site readiness, and strengthen workforce development throughout Fort Bend County. Its mission is to position the county as a premier destination for business, innovation, and opportunity.

Select Fort Bend supports business attraction, retention, expansion, site selection, workforce development, and investment promotion. The organization also helps connect companies to incentive programs, financing resources, workforce partners, and regional economic development organizations.

Select Fort Bend collaborates with regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, educational institutions, workforce partners, and business support organizations to foster economic growth and create opportunities throughout Fort Bend County.

Fort Bend County focuses on five target industries:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Regional Distribution and Supply Chain
  • Food and Beverage Processing
  • Life Sciences and Biotechnology
  • Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Businesses can connect with the Select Fort Bend team for assistance with expansion, relocation, investment, workforce resources, and site selection through our Contact Us page, calling (346) 481-6913, or stopping by the office at 245 Commerce Green Blvd., Suite 165, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Business Assistance

Several incentive tools are available from different entities to support business investment and expansion.

County-level incentives include:

  • Chapter 312 Tax Abatements
  • Chapter 381 Agreements
  • County Assistance District participation
  • Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ)
  • Freeport Exemptions (available through certain local jurisdictions)
     

State-level incentives include:

  • Texas Enterprise Fund
  • Skills Development Fund
  • Foreign Trade Zone #149

Yes. Select Fort Bend provides guidance and connections for businesses seeking Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification and procurement opportunities.

Site Selection

Select Fort Bend has a comprehensive Sites and Buildings database featuring available industrial, office, and retail properties throughout Fort Bend County. Businesses can search and compare properties based on factors such as asset type, proximity, and utility capacity.

Fort Bend County offers exceptional connectivity to regional, national, and global markets. Critical transportation assets easily accessible include:

  • Interstate 10, Interstate 69, State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway), Beltway 8, U.S. 90A, State Highway 6, Spur 10, and the Fort Bend Parkway
  • Port Houston and Port Freeport
  • BNSF, Union Pacific, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail networks
  • Corporate aviation access through Sugar Land Regional Airport and international air support through George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport