Jacksonville Production Tax Incentives

Overview

Eligible project types: Animation, commercials, documentaries, feature films pilots, scripted TV, VFX.

Incentive details

Type
Rebate
Rate
Film & TV: Tier 1: 15% / Tier 2: 20%; Commercials: 15%
Uplift(s)
None
Annual Cap
None
Project Cap
Film & TV: Tier 1: $150K / Tier 2: $400K (rebates exceeding $200K require city council approval); commercials: $150K
Compensation Cap
$100K
Eligible Expenses
Goods and services and wages paid to Duval County residents, up-to $100K, per requirements from the date of submission of the application through the duration of project.
Additional Info
A series consisting of two or more episodes shall count as one project. A single episode, pilot or segments of an episode / pilot may be eligible to apply if program requirements are met.

Requirements

Minimum Spend
Film & TV: Tier 1: $400k / Tier 2: $1M; commercials: $75K
Local Hire Requirement
Yes
Logo/End Credit Acknowledgement Required
Yes
Loanout Withholding
No
Application Timing
Applications must be submitted within 180 days of the start of production. Each project must start principal photography within 120 days of application submission. Applications are approved on a case by case basis.
Audit
CPA audit not required, the audit is performed by the Jacksonville Film & Television Office.

How to Apply

Application
Application Timing
Jacksonville Film Office
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