Rural Opportunity Zones
Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ)
Offered in conjunction with the Kansas Departments of Commerce and Revenue, the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program provides financial incentives for individuals wishing to relocate to Phillips County.
How does it work?
What is ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance?
- ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance is administered By Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
- Partners with Counties, Cities, Employers, and Foundations
- Provides up to $15,000 in Student Loan Repayment Assistance over 5 years
You May Be Eligible for ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance
- You must have a newly established permanent address in a participating county (see map above), so long as that address was established after the county began participating in the program.
- Applicants must have an active student loan balance in their name, as well as an associate’s, bachelor’s or post-graduate degree prior to moving to the participating county.
- To apply, you will need to provide proof of domicile in the ROZ County, proof of previous permanent residency (prior to earning your degree), transcripts with degree dates and student loan balance with distribution dates.
Application Period
Applications are open for Gold and Blue Counties Applications close Sept. 30th
What is ROZ 100% State Income Tax Credit?
- ROZ Income Tax Credit is administered By Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR)
- The credit is 100 percent of the taxpayer’s Kansas tax liability.
- The credit is limited to the amount of the taxpayer’s Kansas tax liability.
A resident individual may claim this credit for not more than five consecutive years following establishment of their domicile in a rural opportunity zone. This assumes the individual establishes domicile in a rural opportunity zone on or after July 1, 2011 and prior to January 1, 2026 and was domiciled outside this state for five or more years immediately prior to establishing their domicile in a rural opportunity zone in this state. If an individual establishes their domicile in a rural opportunity zone after January 1, 2019, the number of years for which they can claim the credit will be reduced. The last opportunity to claim the credit will be on the individual’s 2026 tax year return, which will be filed in 2027.
More information regarding qualifications
Rural Opportunity Zone frequently asked questions
You May Be Eligible for ROZ 100% State Income Tax Credit
- Establish domicile in a rural opportunity zone on or after July 1, 2011 and prior to Jan. 1, 2026.
- Must have been domiciled outside Kansas for five or more years immediately prior to establishing their domicile in a Kansas rural opportunity zone.
- Must have had no more than $10,000 in Kansas source income in any one year for five or more years immediately prior to establishing their domicile in a Kansas rural opportunity zone;
- Must have been domiciled in a Kansas rural opportunity zone during the entire taxable year for which the credit will be claimed;
- The tax return on which the credit is claimed must be timely filed (including an extension of time); and
- The taxpayer may not be delinquent in filing any tax return with or paying any tax due to the state of Kansas or any political subdivision.
How do I find out more information or apply to participate?
For more information about the ROZ program: Visit Website
For general inquires, email KDO_ROZ@ks.gov
