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The Impact of Projects Facilitated by the Texas Sales Tax for Economic DevelopmentMembers only Login
The Perryman Group, in collaboration with TEDC, was recently asked to (1) provide a perspective on the importance of proactive economic development and (2) estimate the economic benefits of projects facilitated by the sales tax for economic...
Effectiveness of TIF in Austin, TXMembers only Login
The City’s use of tax increment financing in four TIF districts has resulted in positive benefits, including increased tax revenues, redevelopment of disused property, removal of land from a floodplain, and development of more housing. The City...
Tax Increment Financing: A Case Study of Johnson CountyMembers only Login
Peter Fisher from the Iowa Fiscal Partnership writes a report on Tax Increment Financing and the impact it had on Johnson County
An Assessment of Tax Increment Financing as a Tool for Economic DevelopmentMembers only Login
This report was commissioned by the City of Evanston and disuses the use of TIF. This report was prepared by Seth Capron, Nick Federowicz, Eric Nyman, and Brandon Strong.
Revitalization and the Rent Gap: The Role of Tax Increment FinancingMembers only Login
This whitepaper written by Kevin Thomson and Fail Werner-Robertson, which looks at the role of Tax Increment Financing in Omaha, NE
Tax Increment Financing: Common Approaches for Facilitating TIFMembers only Login
This report written by David Pettit on the common approaches for facilitating TIF and Public/Private Investments.
City of River Falls Tax Increment District BasicsMembers only Login
Al Rolek, Brandt Johnson, and Sean Lentz from the City of River Falls give a presentation on Tax Increment District (TID)
Tax Increment Finance 101Members only Login
Tax Increment Finance 101 from Seth Hudson at Cedar Corp
Should You Build It with TIF?Members only Login
Matthew Dregne from Stafford Roesenbaum LLP discusses TIF at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Leveraging Property Tax Growth: Tax Increment Financing in TennesseeMembers only Login
G. Mark Mamantov, Jeffrey Oldham, Jordana Nelson, and James Moneyhun Jr discuss TIF and property tax in Tennessee
State Notes: Tax Increment Financing in MichiganMembers only Login
Drew Krogulecki from the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency discuses TIF use in Michigan
What is a STAR Bond?Members only Login
A STAR Bond is a tax increment financing program which allows city governments in Kansas to issue special revenue bonds that are repaid by all of the revenues received by the city or county from incremental increases in taxes within the designated...
The Use of TIF in IllinoisMembers only Login
One of the most popular topics at the Illinois Financing Roundtable is how tax increment financing is used to finance projects across the state. We'll feature that topic again this year, but with a twist. Herb Klein with Jacob & Klein explores the...
User Guide for Maryland Sustainable Community RevitalizationMembers only Login
The Models and Guidelines document will help the general public, elected officials, and community development advocates understand through case studies and best practices how TIF works, and that it can spur redevelopment.
Tax Increment Financing in MissouriMembers only Login
The Missouri Department of Revenue's 2015 Annual Report Summary details all TIF projects carried out throughout the state as of 2015. The projects are broken down by eight different categories, most of which cover a kind of blight designation, as...
How TIF Works in WisconsinMembers only Login
This document from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of State and Local Finance, discusses the calculation of tax increment in a county where only one municipality has a tax increment district.
TIF: An Intergovernmental/Private PartnershipMembers only Login
This document highlights how TIF works, what happens when TIF revenues fall short, how other taxing entities are affected by TIF, and examples of tax increment calculations.
JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipMembers only Login
Jason Tomlinson of the University of Louisville Foundation presents on the development of the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
CDFA Leveraged Development Finance ToolsMembers only Login
Jim Parsons of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Roger Peterman of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, and Tom Howard of Commonwealth Economics present Kentucky's most leveraged development finance tools including tax increment financing and revenue bonds.
An Overview of Special Purpose Taxing DistrictsMembers only Login
The National Association of Home Builders published this report focusing on Special Purpose Taxing Districts, a more efficient and effective way to fund public improvements in advance of growth, while at the same time ensuring that new growth pays...
Some Economic Effects of Tax Increment Financing in IndianaMembers only Login
This study from Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research examines tax increment financing and its impact on Indiana counties from 2003-2012.
Tax Increment Financing in MissouriMembers only Login
The 2013 Tax Increment Financing Report summarizes Missouri TIF projects and financial data. The Missouri Department of Revenue generated the report by obtaining reports submitted by the authorizing municipalities.
Beaufort Co., SC Municipalities Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIF)
This resource provides a list of the TIF districts in Beaufort County along with details and the supporting documents on file for each TIF districts.
Notice to Divide Tax for Community Redevelopment Project FormMembers only Login
This form is used in Nebraska to request that the county assessor divide the real property taxes of the parcels located in a new community redevelopment project or tax increment financing project (TIF).
Florida's Special DistrictsMembers only Login
Jack Gaskins Jr. with the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity explains the basics of special districts, their benefits, different types of special districts, and the accountability program in Florida.
Debt & Capital Markets FinancingMembers only Login
Kari L. Blanchett of The Public Financial Management Group and Laura M. Raddiff of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated discuss the present state of the Michigan bond market and the role of TIF financing in the state.
Leveraging Assets to Maximize ImpactMembers only Login
A panel of Ohio finance experts discuss the redevelopment of Crocker Park in Westlake, OH.
Redevelopment Realities: Tools that WorkMembers only Login
Cheryl Strickland with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. explores Tax Allocation Districts/Tax Increment Financing in Georgia. The presentation also includes a case study on Transit Oriented Development.
NH Tax Increment Financing DistrictMembers only Login
This presentation from the Economic Development Manager of Rochester, NH provides an overview of TIF legislation in the state (RSA 162-K), illustrates how TIF Districts work, and offers Best Practices.
City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Program GuidelinesMembers only Login
This guide from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provides an all-inclusive guide to the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Program.
What is a Business Improvement District?Members only Login
This guide from SB Friedman defines tax increment financing and addresses the policies and procedures for creating a Business Improvement District or similar district.
Business Improvement District FactsheetMembers only Login
A Business Improvement District (BID) or a Principal Shopping District (PSD) allows a municipality to collect revenues, levy special assessments and issue bonds in order to address the maintenance, security and operation of that district. This fact...
Tax Increment Financing Trends in Southern Maine 2001-2011Members only Login
Kevin Price with the University of Southern Maine identifies and presents major trends in municipal TIF practices in Southern Maine and how policies governing TIFs are affecting the overall performance, compliance, frequency of use and more.
Comparison of Tax Increment Financing Statutes in WashingtonMembers only Login
This resource from Foster Pepper provides a comparison of varying state TIF districts, authorized users, approval processes, eligible contributions and boundaries, eligible projects and much more.
TIF Case Study - Downtown Redevelopment, Suisun City, California
Suisun City issued $58 million in tax-increment bonds to provide for overall downtown design, purchase of dilapidated properties along the waterfront, infrastructure including new water and sewer pipes and streetscaping, facade improvement programs,...
Factors that Influence the Size of Tax Increment Financing Districts in TXMembers only Login
The requirements that define appropriate use of TIF vary from state to state, and in states like Texas have been interpreted very broadly. Utilizing data provided by the TIF Registry maintained by the Texas Comptroller, this explanatory research...
Commonwealth Financing Authority 2012 Annual ReportMembers only Login
State of Pennsylvania released the 2012 Annual Report for the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The report tracks a diverse range of development finance programs aimed at addressing all areas of the state. Each program and tool are accompanied by an...
Illinois TIF Annual Reporting BasicsMembers only Login
The Illinois Tax Increment Association published this document providing basics for mandated annual TIF reporting for communities.
Infrastructure Finance: Does Your State Encourage Innovation?Members only Login
This brochure from the National Association of Home Builders provides a state-by-state comparison of various infrastructure finance tools available to support housing and community development.
Using Tax Increment Financing in TennesseeMembers only Login
This resource by Gary Jaeckel, a Municipal Management Consultant, covers the basics of TIF in Tennessee from historical uses to best practices and alternatives to TIF.
Vermont State Auditor Report: TIF DistrictsMembers only Login
Vermont's State Auditor Thomas Salmon released a report calling for clarification in the state's TIF statutes and increased state oversight to improve administration and TIF program efficiency.
MI Business Improvement District Fact SheetMembers only Login
Brief program overview of Michigan's Business Improvement District/ Principal Shopping District/ Business Improvement Zone special assessment districts.
Tax Incremental District Allocation Amendment Fact SheetMembers only Login
Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue's simplistic guide to understanding the states' tax increment district amendment.
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh: Tax Increment FinancingMembers only Login
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh shares information about their effort to create large impact using TIF.
What is TIF?Members only Login
Resource published by Wisconsin Department of Revenue describing basic definition and uses for TIF.
The "but for" Test
Wisconsin Department of Revenue outlines the standard for the "but for" test as it relates to TIF.
Roadmap to Tax Increment FinancingMembers only Login
This guide to Tennessee's new tax increment finance statute was created by the state's Comptroller of the Treasury.
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