Summary
The county's incentive rules haven't been updated since 2016. New guidelines would require incentive-backed jobs to pay at least the county's average wage and be located in Guilford County, add clawback protections, and come with a push to explain incentives to the public in plain language. Final approval is expected in September.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Incentive dollars are taxpayer-funded tax refunds; the changes aim to make sure every dollar tied to a deal actually gets repaid with jobs and investment.
Residents get stronger guarantees that companies receiving incentives actually deliver local, decent-paying jobs.
Companies relying on remote-only job counts or below-average wages may no longer qualify for incentives.
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