Where are the City of Phoenix Enterprise Zones (COPEZ)?
There are technically two zones within the City’s boundaries (COPEZ and the Western Maricopa EZ). The City’s zone covers approximately 200 square miles including downtown, 1-17 Corridor, Deer Valley Airpark, Sky Harbor airport area, the South Mountain area and Southwest Phoenix. The benefits in both zones are identical. Other Zones There are EZ’s throughout the state. In the Valley, the Western Maricopa Enterprise Zone (WMEZ) covers 5,600 square miles of the County, including parts of Phoenix and 10 other political jurisdictions. Tempe and Chandler also have small zones. Benefits are the same for all. Confirm your Address Fast! There are two ways to easily identify and verify City of Phoenix EZ addresses: • The COPEZ map, contains the COPEZ and WMEZ portions of the Enterprise Zone. • Use the Economic Development Incentive Zone Locator (IZL) to verify if you business address is within the Enterprise Zone. EZ Benefits There are two benefits to being located in any EZ: • Income Tax Credit
