Tax Increment Finance Best Practices Reference Guide 2nd Edition
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About the Tax Increment Finance Best Practiced Reference Guide 2nd Edition
The Council of Development Agencies, Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc., and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have collaborated with teams of Tax Increment Finance experts from across the country to develop the Tax Increment Finance Best Practices Reference Guide 2nd Edition. The reference guide addresses what TIF is, why it should be used and how best to apply the TIF tool. The reference guide also highlights both TIF and special assessment projects from across the country and discusses how they can be applied to address many common economic development issues.
The Tax Increment Finance Best Practices Reference Guide 2nd Edition is the primary curriculum for CDFA's Intro Tax Increment Finance Course.
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage
Covering: What is TIF, Why use TIF, When Should a Municipality Use TIF, Developing Policies for TIF Use
Chapter 2: Building Community Buy-In
Covering: Public Policy and Community Buy-In, Identifying Stakeholders and Partners, Marketing TIF to Constituencies
Chapter 3: Tool Mechanics and Financing Variations
Covering: Typical Sources: Property Tax and Sales Tax, Basic Characteristics of a TIF Bond, Flow of Funds in a Typical TIF Transaction, Pricing and Sale of the Bonds
Chapter 4: Key Decisions and Processes
Covering: When to Use TIF, Establishing a TIF District or Project Area, TIF District Documentation, Post-Creation Monitoring and Compliance
Chapter 5: Special Assessment Districts
Covering: What is a Special Assessment District, Financing Structure, How Special Assessment Works With TIF, Special Purpose Districts
Case Studies
Resources & References
Detailed information about the guide with recommended web sites for more information and technical assistance
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