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Recommended Practices

The following Recommended Practices are provided by CDFA as guiding principles and best practices for successful and efficient development finance program management and execution. These Recommended Practices are approved by CDFA’s 32-member Board of Directors and led by its Recommended Practices Committee – comprised of the country's leading public and private sector development finance professionals. Per the vision of the both the Board and Committee, these documents are to serve as a resource for the sound use of development finance tools.

Industrial Development Bonds

Tax Increment Finance

Tax Credit Finance

Revolving Loan Funds


This article is intended to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. The author and CDFA are not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services, nor does it intend that the material included herein be relied upon to the exclusion of outside counsel. CDFA is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in this document. The information provided has been collected from a variety of sources. Those seeking to conduct complex financial deals using the tools mentioned in this document are encouraged to seek the advice of a skilled legal/consulting professional.