Environment (Natural Disasters)

SB 521 creates a 35% nonrefundable income tax credit for investment entities (like partnerships or S-corps) that fund small, newly formed businesses focused on community infrastructure and resilience. Eligible businesses must be under five years old, employ 25 or fewer people in North Carolina, generate $2 million or less in annual revenue, and primarily work on projects like improving roads, utilities, disaster preparedness, or sustainable energy. The credit limits total annual state spending to $5 million and caps individual credits at $100,000 per year, with unused credits carryable for up to 10 years. This policy aims to incentivize private investment in community-focused small businesses through tax benefits, not direct government funding.