Archive of Past Accomplishments

To learn more about previous annual accomplishments of the Economic Development Department, browse the resources below.

Department Recognition

The El Paso County Economic Development Department is proud to lead the Pikes Peak region in the development and management of programs, projects, and initiatives that have been awarded and recognized on regional, state, federal, and international levels.

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Crystal LaTier, Executive Director

CrystalLaTier@elpasoco.com 719-520-6484

Business Incentives

El Paso County is dedicated to helping local businesses and organizations thrive through its diverse business incentive programs such as El Paso County Business Loan Fund, Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone, Commercial Aeronautical Zone, C-PACE, Tax Increment Financing, Business Personal Property Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zones.

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Katie Plutz, Business Incentives Analyst

KatiePlutz@elpasoco.com 719-520-7493

Sara Lobato, Enterprise Zone Administrator

SaraLobato@elpasoco.com 719-520-6480

Affordable Housing

The El Paso County Economic Development Department and the El Paso County Housing Authority (EPCHA) administer EPCHA Housing Trust Funds, Private Activity Bonds, and Down Payment Assistance through the Turnkey Plus Program.

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Randi Davis, Housing Analyst

RandiDavis2@elpasoco.com 719-520-6481

Community Initiatives

El Paso County receives federal funding through Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions for low-and-moderate income residents. The projects funded by CDBG help build neighborhood resiliency through supportive services; infrastructure improvements; housing safety, accessibility, and stability; emergency shelter; whole family health; safety services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities; homelessness prevention; and more.

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Luke Houser, Community Development Analyst

LukeHouser@elpasoco.com 719-520-6249

Department Recognition

Department Recognition

The El Paso County Economic Development Department is proud to lead the Pikes Peak region in the development and management of programs, projects, and initiatives that have been awarded and recognized on regional, state, federal, and international levels.

Contact us for More Information

Crystal LaTier, Executive Director

CrystalLaTier@elpasoco.com 719-520-6484

Business Incentives

Business Incentives

El Paso County is dedicated to helping local businesses and organizations thrive through its diverse business incentive programs such as El Paso County Business Loan Fund, Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone, Commercial Aeronautical Zone, C-PACE, Tax Increment Financing, Business Personal Property Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zones.

Contact us for More Information

Katie Plutz, Business Incentives Analyst

KatiePlutz@elpasoco.com 719-520-7493

Sara Lobato, Enterprise Zone Administrator

SaraLobato@elpasoco.com 719-520-6480

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing

The El Paso County Economic Development Department and the El Paso County Housing Authority (EPCHA) administer EPCHA Housing Trust Funds, Private Activity Bonds, and Down Payment Assistance through the Turnkey Plus Program.

Contact us for More Information

Randi Davis, Housing Analyst

RandiDavis2@elpasoco.com 719-520-6481

Community Initiatives

Community Initiatives

El Paso County receives federal funding through Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions for low-and-moderate income residents. The projects funded by CDBG help build neighborhood resiliency through supportive services; infrastructure improvements; housing safety, accessibility, and stability; emergency shelter; whole family health; safety services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities; homelessness prevention; and more.

Contact us for More Information

Luke Houser, Community Development Analyst

LukeHouser@elpasoco.com 719-520-6249