Baton Rouge North Economic Development District (BRNEDD)

The mission of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District is to develop the area included with in the District in order to provide for substantial economic activity and employment opportunities. In accomplishing the District’s mission, the Board may design and implement sustainable innovative solutions that drive investment, create jobs, strategically advance the economic base, and improve the quality of life within the District through public and private sector collaborations.

We are a thirteen member board of commissioners appointed to manage the political subdivision herein called the 'District'.
​Our mission is to develop the area included within the District in order to provide for substantial economic activity and employment opportunities. In accomplishing the District's mission, the Board may design and implement sustainable innovative solutions that drive investment, create jobs, strategically advance the economic base, and improve quality of life within the District through public and private sector collaborations.

There are the incentives we can offer people investing in North Baton Rouge


  • Digital Media and Software Incentive
  • Enterprise Zones
  • Opportunity Zones
  • Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
  • New Market Tax Credit
  • Restoration Tax Abatement Program
  • Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
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Our History

The Baton Rouge North Economic Development District (BRNEDD) was created by State Legislative ACTS No. 433 & 528 in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. The district is a political subdivision of the state created for the purpose of developing the area within the district in order to provide for substantial economic activity and employment opportunities.​

To view the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District (BRNEDD) approved bylaws click the links below:

BRNEDD Approved Bylaws
BRNEDD Signed Act 433
BRNEDD Approved 2018 Budget

We're Making a Difference

OUR IMPACT

Our team is working hard to improve housing, neighborhoods and communities for families.

1,000
Lives Impacted
25
Homes Built
4
Advocacy Meetings
$145,000
Grant money received to help Baton Rouge