Industrial and Commercial Tax Abatements

Economic Development


The City of Sherman is committed to the promotion of high quality development in all parts of the city and to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for its citizens. As these objectives are generally served by the enhancement and expansion of the local economy, the City of Sherman will, on a case‐by‐case basis, give consideration to providing tax abatement as a stimulation for economic development in Sherman. It is the policy of the City of Sherman that said consideration will be provided in accordance with the procedures and criteria outlined in this document. Nothing herein shall imply or suggest that the City of Sherman is under any obligation to provide tax abatement to any applicant. All applicants shall be considered on a case‐by‐case basis.

Industrial and Commercial Tax Reinvestment Procedures Manual and Application