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Olathe is Kansas' fastest growing city and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest

  • Over 122,000 friendly people

  • 19th Fastest Growing Community in the U.S. (populations over 100,000)! (US Census)

  • 13th Most Desirable Place to Live (populations over 100,000) in the U.S. - Money Magazine.

  • Quiet neighborhoods, strong family values, affordable homes

  • Nationally-acclaimed schools and healthcare

  • 20 miles from downtown Kansas City

  • County seat of Johnson County—a county that ranks in the top two percent of counties in the nation for per capita personal income

    Staff Contacts:

    Ron Shaver
    913) 971-8938
    Assistant City Attorney

    Sue Freeman
    (913) 971-6227
    Benefit District Coordinator

    		 

  • Full-service city with excellent police, fire, parks and recreation, library, water, sewer, and sanitation services

  • One of the region's most dynamic business communities

  • Low crime rates, abundant job opportunities, balanced tax base

  • First Kansas community to become a "City of Character"

  • Secure, friendly hometown feel with the amenities and convenience of a big city

  • Great accessibility to Kansas City via Interstates 35 and 435, U.S. Highways 56 and 169, and state Highways K-7, K-10, and K-150

  • On the Santa Fe and Burlington Northern main lines

  • Adjacent to the BNSF Intermodal and Logistics Park

  • Near Johnson County Executive Airport and New Century AirCenter

  • An easy 45 minute drive to Kansas City International Airport

The Olathe Economic Development Program is based on a cooperative relationship between the City of Olathe and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. The City and the Chamber also maintain strong ties with the Johnson County Partnership, the Kansas City Area Development Council, and the Kansas Department of Commerce. Together, these agencies are committed to the economic growth and vitality of Olathe and the region.

Other Information Available:

Benefit Districts

Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) & Tax Abatement

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Transportation Development Districts (TDD)

Sales Tax and Revenue Bond (STAR) Districts

Quarterly Reports

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