The City of Rowlett offers a competitive and business-friendly climate that combines strategic regional access, a diversified economic base, and a collaborative, responsive approach to development. Located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Rowlett provides businesses with proximity to a major economic engine while maintaining a streamlined local environment that supports investment, expansion, and long-term success.

*The City of Rowlett does not have a Type A or Type B Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Rowlett is located approximately 19 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, positioning businesses within reach of one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic metropolitan economies. The city benefits from strong multimodal connectivity, including access to Interstate 30, the President George Bush Turnpike, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Blue Line service, which connects Rowlett to major employment centers across the region. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are both easily accessible, supporting domestic and international business activity.

Rowlett’s economy is supported by a broad mix of industries, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, logistics, and administrative support. This diversity strengthens economic resilience and creates opportunities for businesses at varying scales and stages of growth. Integration with the broader DFW economy allows employers to access regional markets and supply chains while benefiting from Rowlett’s local customer base and community support.

The City of Rowlett actively supports economic development through flexible, performance-based incentive tools designed to encourage private investment, job creation, and long-term value. Available mechanisms may include property tax rebates, tax abatements, fee reductions, infrastructure participation, and coordinated permitting processes. Incentives are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure alignment with community priorities and measurable economic outcomes.

Rowlett also utilizes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) to facilitate reinvestment in targeted areas, enabling infrastructure improvements and commercial development that strengthen key corridors and employment centers.

Rowlett continues to focus on strategic infill, redevelopment, and employment-oriented growth that complements existing neighborhoods and infrastructure. Priority areas include sites near major transportation corridors, DART stations, and established commercial districts, offering opportunities for office, light industrial, mixed-use, and neighborhood-serving retail development.

The city’s development strategy emphasizes market-responsive projects that generate jobs, expand the tax base, and enhance long-term fiscal sustainability.

Rowlett’s Economic Development team works closely with businesses, developers, site selectors, and regional partners to support relocation, expansion, and retention. Services include site selection assistance, demographic and market analysis, workforce coordination, and ongoing business outreach. This proactive, relationship-driven approach positions the City as a reliable partner throughout the development process.

Businesses in Rowlett benefit from access to the extensive Dallas–Fort Worth labor pool, offering a wide range of skills, educational backgrounds, and professional expertise. The city’s connectivity allows employers to attract regional talent while providing employees with a community that balances convenience, affordability, and quality of life.