The MN Journal dedicated a large section of its January 2008 edition to addressing the popular use of TIF. The article looks at how Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) and property tax abatements are becoming more popular. The report also...

The Southwest Initiative Foundation requires the completion of a 7-page loan application to receive funding. The following is a sample copy of the application.

The Southwest Initiative Foundation, located in Hutchinson, MN, uses this brochure to explain the purpose and objectives of its revolving loan fund.

The Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development along with the Hennepin County Housing, Community Works and Transit Department released this fact sheet that explains the Common Bond Fund Revenue Bond Program, its benefits,...

Bod Lind with the Community Planning and Economic Development Department at the city of Minneapolis provides a list of resources for communities looking to market their IDB program.

The Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department created this fact sheet to help explain Special Service Districts (SSDs), the type of services they are able to provide and how they are established within the state.

The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives prepared this fact sheet explaining TIF and how it works under the Minnesota model.

The city of Hugo, Minnesota has developed a set of policies and guidelines for TIF assistance. The policy manual also contains the city's TIF application.

The city of Prior Lake adopted in 2001 and then amended in 2004 TIF Policies. These policies explain how TIF is to be used and serve as the guiding principles for the process and review of TIF applications. The policies clearly define the...

Jack Kryst talks about the city of Minneapolis' TIF program and its implementation. Kryst addresses the historical use of TIF as well as some of its current applications including the Minneapolis Riverfront District, and several of the components...

Jane Lah presented case studies on bond deals including projects for the City of Reno, NV, The Electric Municipality and the Minneapolis Airport.

Presentation by Ken Powell & Stephen E. Heaney from Stone & Youngberg on their model of combining tax increment finance and special district financing.

Presentation covering the City of Minneapolis Bank Qualified Bank Direct Tax-Exempt Loan Program. This is a very large file and may take a few minutes to open up and download.

This report describes how tax increment financing is used in Minnesota, including information about six different types of TIF districts, the eligible uses for tax increment, and types of financing approaches such as bonds, pay-as-you-go and...

This report is for policymakers, municipal officials, community activists and developers to understand the national context for the use of TIF and learn from the experience of other states. Intended to guide the application of District Improvement...

The Tax Increment Policy was adopted to guide city staff in forming recommendations regarding the use of tax increment financing and negotiating contract terms with developers; to provide a framework within which the City Council and Mayor can...

Facts and figures on the impact and status of tax increment financing in Minnesota.

This glossary of terms applies to Minnesota's tax increment financing law, including terms utilized in many states. Provided by the Minnesota House of Representatives, House Research division.

Enabling legislation for tax increment financing in Minnesota.