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Guidelines for Purchase of Land in Sutherland Industrial Park

To support business development, land is available in the Sutherland Industrial Park for $1.00 — if all guidelines are met:

Buyer Responsibilities

  • All legal and transfer costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

  • Buyer must follow all City zoning regulations and ordinances.

  • A business sign is required and must be approved by the City

Minimum Assessment Agreement

  • A Minimum Assessment Agreement must be filed with the County Assessor.

  • The minimum value will be based on $100,000 per acre.

    • Example: A 240 ft x 160 ft lot (88% of an acre) = $88,000 minimum assessment.

  • This value is:

    • Transferable with future land sales

    • Not bound by a specific time frame

Development Timeline

  • If no capital improvements are made within 3 years, the land will be deeded back to the City at the buyer’s cost.
     

Utilities

  • Buyer is responsible for connecting:

    • Water & sewer to the City main

    • Gas & electric from the nearest access point

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Store Front Improvements Loan

This program supports front exterior improvements for local businesses.

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Applications must be submitted before the project begins to the Sutherland Economic Development Committee (SEDC).

  • Limit: 1 loan per business owner, with 3 loans available per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
     

Loan Types

  • Forgivable Loan:

    • For businesses open 20+ hours per week in the Sutherland area

    • Must repay balance if business closes or is sold

    • Cannot be combined with other City incentives

  • Repayment Loan:

    • For businesses open less than 20 hours/week
       

Loan Details

  • Maximum loan: $2,000 per property owner

  • Cost-sharing:

    • Owner pays 25%

    • SEDC loans 75% (up to the maximum amount)

  • Repayment Terms:

    • Forgivable Loan: 0.0% interest

    • Repayment Loan: 5.0% interest

    • Term: 10 months per $1,000 borrowed
       

Requirements

  • Submit receipts by June 30

  • $35 application fee (refunded if not approved)
     

Click here to download the Store Front Loan Application PDF

Spruce Up Sutherland Program

Application Deadline: April 24, 2025

Improve your home's curb appeal and receive financial support!

Eligible Projects

  • House painting – Up to $600

  • House siding & soffit – Up to $2,500

  • House removal (beyond repair) – Up to $2,500
     

How It Works

  1. Submit your application to City Hall by April 24, 2025.

  2. Approved applicants will be notified by April 30, 2025.

  3. Project must match application and be completed by October 31, 2025.

  4. Receipts due by October 31; Reimbursements issued after July 31, 2025.
     

Questions? Call Sutherland City Office at 712-446-2243

Download Spruce Up Sutherland Application 2025

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