The City of Austin's Economic Development Department supports and recruits business to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all.

Economic Development Department Divisions:

• Cultural Arts Programs that integrate arts and artists into economic development.
• Global Business Expansion Increases jobs and investment in Austin with programs that support business expansion and attraction
• Heritage Tourism Programs aimed to attract tourists by preserving historic buildings, sites, and districts
• Music & Entertainment Programs that support Austin’s venues, commercial music businesses, and musicians
• Redevelopment Facilitates innovative partnerships and projects to re-invigorate Austin neighborhoods and commercial districts
• Small Business Provides help to small business owners and people who want to start a small business

Latest City of Austin Relief Efforts: 

• Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program 
  Opens: August 19, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., Closes: Until funding is expended

Helpful Recovery Resources: 

• City of Austin's ATXRecovers.com - A one-stop resource to help businesses and individuals recover from the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Austin COVID-19 Information
   
• Economic Development Department’s Small Business Resources Directory - Database of local, state, federal, and community resources. Filter by “Disaster Relief” to find immediate support for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.