Toby Rittner of CDFA argues for the importance of strengthening industrial development bonds in order to better assist American manufacturers in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

Industrial development bonds are a critical development finance tool, and this article by Erin Tehan of CDFA covers the Council's proposed legislation to improve these bonds. The article appeared in Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

This factsheet from the Arizona Commerce Authority provides information on the use of private activity bonds in the state.

This packet from the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority provides information about the Authority's programs, including bond finance and tax exemptions, and project case studies.

The Chester County Industrial Development Authority created this packet of program guidelines and application for those interesting in tax-exempt bond or mortgage financing.

This presentation by the Vermont Private Activity Bond Advisory Committee reviews the use of private activity bonds and the state's volume cap allocation.

The State of Alaska Administrative Code for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority provides detailed information on the process and fees required for conduit revenue bond issuance through the authority.

This fact sheet from the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland, Michigan covers the process and factors affecting the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for non-profit organizations.

This overview from the Washington Dept. of Commerce describes the state's bond cap allocation program, which helps to identify projects eligible for categories of private activity bonds subject to volume cap.

This document from Enterprise Florida, Inc. overviews the agency's access to capital programs, which include loan guarantees, loan participation, bond finance, innovation finance initiatives, and more.

This memo from the California Treasurer's Office reports on a recent U.S. Small Business Administration clarification of the way SBA 504 loans and IDBs can work together on a single project. The memo includes a sample of an allowable financing...

This guidance from the IRS covers the voluntary closing agreement program as it relates to issuers of Qualified Student Loan Bonds.

This brochure from the Michigan Bureau of State and Authority Finance overviews the agency's lending powers to support public entities, hospitals, schools, and related projects in the state.

CDFA's 2012 Policy Agenda is presented by Erin Tehan in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012. The four main areas are: maximize and improve PABs, advocate for energy financing programs and infrastructure, advocate for...

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development published this bulletin revealing the state's 2012 tax-exempt bond allocation for small issues, agriculture, exempt facilities, education, and housing.

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development produced this year-end report covering private activity bonds subject to volume cap in the state. Issuance and carryforward are reported for industrial development, exempt facilities,...

This fact sheet gives an overview of the state of Ohio's private activity bond volume cap program, which is administered by the Ohio Department of Development.

This program analysis from the Federal Highway Administration provides a thorough review of provisions from the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Private Activity Bonds, TIFIA, and...

This report from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) summarizes Private Activity Bond and Qualified Energy Conservation Bond in the state during 2011.

This is an application for Jobs-Economic Development Authority's (JEDA) Industrial Revenue Bond program.

Tina Neal of Perseverance Capital Advisors covered special considerations for issuing tax-exempt bonds for energy finance projects.

This unique publication from CDFA provides the definitive argument for tax-exempt bond finance, which is a critical tool for American economic development and job creation. Using both qualitative and quantitative analysis, Built by Bonds...

This report from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority provides a brief review of the agency's project volume over the previous two years. Programmatic areas include brownfields, financing, and economic inclusion.

This presentation by Dennis Ciocca of Stern Brothers & Co., Michael E. Schrader of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Terry Hegle of Business Oregon cover a number of tax-exempt bond finance programs available to manufacturers and other...

Jim Shannon of Mersereau Shannon LLP discusses the basic rules of private activity bonds in this presentation. Industrial development bonds, exempt facilities, and 501(c)(3)s are given particular attention.

This alert from Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C. addresses IRS final regulations on solid waste disposal facilities. Major provisions are highlighted, and an overview of solid waste facilities eligible for exempt facility bonds is provided.

This report from Moody's Investors Service discusses how public finance credit shifted from 2008 - 2011, and how credit is likely to change over the next few years. Topics include reliance on property taxes, risks for nonprofits, and municipal...

This advisory from Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP discusses IRS Notice 2011-63, which provided guidance on how to determine when bonds are considered "issued" for purposes of volume cap limitations.

The CDFA Bond Finance Resource Center is a one-stop hub for all of the resources, reports, headlines, and projects that CDFA collects and publishes related to bond finance. Find links to resource tags, market reports, original research, upcoming...

VEDA's 2010 Annual Report provides a thorough review of the economic development activities of the organization. The report lists projects funded by each program and provides financial details for the organization as a whole.

CDFA’s National Volume Cap Map features volume cap data, which is updated through 2010 and made available through an interactive map that allows users to view data on a state-by-state basis. A search function allows for comparison of multiple states...

This column covering all things related to development finance research was written by CDFA Research & Resources Coordinator Jason Rittenberg for Issue 2 of Development Finance Perspectives. Read the article for information about past, present, and...

This fact sheet from the VA Small Business Financing Authority describes the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond program. Details include a description of eligible borrowers and costs, as well as a description of the authority's fees.

This report from the Atlanta Development Authority covers the projects financed by the authority in each city council district from 2000 - 2010. Each district has a map of projects and reports on tax allocation districts, job creation, and housing...

This Advisory from Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP addresses the revised version of IRS Form 8038, which covers tax exempt private activity bond issues. The Advisory provides guidance on seven major changes to the form.

This presentation by Bob Lind discusses CDFA's efforts to improve tax-exempt bond legislation and reviews the Council's legislative history.

The document covers the use of industrial development bonds (IDBs) in the state of Nevada. It includes the federal requirements to use IDBs. Instructions on how to get started with an IDB application are also included.

This one-page report from the State of Utah details the allocation and issuance of Recovery Zone economic Development and Facility Bonds. Between the two programs, nearly $178M worth of bonds were issued for 19 projects.

This document contains several presentations from the Bricker & Eckler LLP and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association meeting on Port Authority Finance Options for Manufacturers and Developers. The presentations overview the programs available through...

This memo from Sean L. Spear of CDLAC summarizes California's bond activity in 2010. Qualified residential rental projects, single family housing, industrial development, and exempt facilities bonds are all covered, as well as ARRA-related Recovery...

This presentation by Gabe Silva provides an overview of the Oregon Business Development Department. In addition to listing or explaining numerous state programs, the presentation also discusses the types of professionals and communication strategies...

The Development Bond Finance Reference Guide provides practitioners with a solid foundation for understanding the use of tax-exempt bonds, with an emphasis on small issue industrial development bonds and 501(C)(3) bonds. With numerous examples of...

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

This presentation by the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority provides an overview of the agency's various financing programs. Highlights include descriptions of loan guaranties, capital access, and private activity bonds, as well as a...

In this document produced by the Office of Chief Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting) you will find the approved 2011 Aggie Bond Limit for first time farmers as well as various other 2011 adjusted revenue items.

The amount used under to calculate the state ceiling for the volume cap for private activity bonds in 2011, as announced in this IRS Revenue Procedure release, is the greater of $95 multiplied by the state population or $277.820 million. In 2010,...

Stephan Whitaker with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland analyzes the manner in which states make allocations of their private activity bond volume caps in this draft report, including what categories receive top priority and the manner in which...