Advanced Tax Increment Finance Reference Guide

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About the Advanced Tax Increment Finance Reference Guide
The Advanced Tax Increment Finance Reference Guide is the latest offering of CDFA’s nationally acclaimed Development Finance Training Institute in partnership with the Council’s Tax Increment Finance Coalition. The Advanced TIF Guide builds upon CDFA’s introductory offerings by exploring in-depth the complexities and transformative potential of tax increment financing. The guide examines model policies, guidelines & procedures and outlines the TIF process from A to Z. Throughout the book, clear guidance is offered for assessing project feasibility and monitoring the performance of active TIF districts. In addition, the guide outlines the critical elements of state TIF statutes that should be known in order to ensure project success and long term economic prosperity.

The Advanced Tax Increment Reference Guide was made possible through the generous support of Stone & Youngberg LLC and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Chapter 1: Policy, Guidelines & Procedures & Program Management
Covering: Due Diligence, Transparency, Accountability

Chapter 2: Understanding State TIF Statutes
Covering: Eligible revenue sources, financing options, approval agencies, requirements and more

Chapter 3: The Mechanics of the TIF Process - From District Creation to Deal Closing
Covering: TIF Formation Process and Politics, How TIF Funding Reaches a Project, Analyzing and Addressing Deal Risks- the Public Perspective, Term Sheets and Development Agreements

Chapter 4: Sizing/Structuring TIF Contributions and Assessing Project Feasibility
Covering: The “But For” Test: Evaluating the Request for TIF Financing, Market Analysis, Tax Revenue Projections

Chapter 5: Performance, Management, and Maintenance of Ongoing TIFs
Covering: Maturing TIF Deals: Opportunities and Issues, Ongoing Reporting and Performance Review, Case Study: Allegheny County TIF Program Annual Project Evaluation, Case Study: City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District (TAD) Approach to Community Stakeholder Communication, Ongoing Reporting to Bond Investors

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