Grant Programs
Here are a few benefits of operating or opening a business in Flatonia:
  • Efficient and easy access to Interstate 10 for east/west connections of 90 driving minutes to Houston and San Antonio, respectively
  • Connecting Texas State Highways that lead to northern and southern municipalities including Austin (60 mins), Victoria (55 mins) and La Grange (20 mins)
  • Well-skilled labor pool of over 20,000 in a 25-mile radius
  • Short commute times, faster response times
  • Very competitive costs of doing business with one of the lowest tax rates in the region
  • Three Economic Development incentive programs offered by the EDC
    • Business Incentive Program
    • Façade Improvement Grant Program
    • Utility Deposit Loan Program
  • The EDC maintains a list of commercial properties that owners are willing to sell or lease, ranging in size from a lot to large acreage.  Contact the Flatonia City Manager for details.
Business Incentive Program
The City of Flatonia Economic Development Corporation offers Business Incentive Program grants in amounts up to $10,000. This is the largest incentive program offered by the Flatonia EDC.

Façade Improvement
Grant Program

The Flatonia Economic Development Corporation established a Façade Improvement Grant Program in 2019.  The program assists commercial business owners with a grant to improve the exterior appeal of their business.  The grant covers up to 80% of the costs for façade work with a maximum cap of $2,000.  The attached file explains the rules and contains an application for the Façade Improvement Grant Program.  Completed applications should be turned in to the City Manager via the following means:

City Manager address:
125 East South Main Street|
P.O. Box 329
Flatonia, TX 78941
City Manager email