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A Guide to Wisconsin's Tax Increment LawMembers only Login
This guide from the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue walks through the tax increment finance statute and process in the state. Topics include boundary and duration determination, notification and hearing requirements, financing options, and more.
Rhode Island Ave Corridor TIF Analysis
This tax increment finance analysis was created by Partners for Economic Solutions for the city of Washington, DC. The report addresses projected changes in property values and estimates the amount of supportable bonds.
CDFA Tax Increment Finance Resource Center
The CDFA Tax Increment Finance Resource Center is a one-stop hub for all of the resources, reports, headlines, and projects that CDFA collects and publishes related to tax increment finance (TIF). Find links to resource tags, market reports,...
Springfield, IL FY2010 Downtown TIF Report
This report for the largest TIF in the city of Springfield, IL covers all activities for fiscal year 2010. The report includes policy changes, balance sheets, vendor payments, redevelopment agreements, and more.
Washington Co. 2011 TIF District Value & Tax Certifications
This document from the Washington County Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services provides a detailed breakdown of the finances for the 34 TIF districts within the county. Details include key dates, current and original tax capacities,...
TIF: A Guide to Funding Development-Related Improvements
This guide from William Blair & Co. provides an overview of tax increment financing. Highlights from the document include an explanation of the role bonds play in TIF deals, a discussion of general obligation versus revenue bonds, and a case study...
Miami River Concept ReportMembers only Login
The Miami River Concept Report was created by Greenways Incorporated for the Miami River Commission Greenway Subcommittee. The report describes a land use plan for the Miami River. The plan covers recreational use, economic development, and...
OH Port Authority Cooperative Case StudiesMembers only Login
These case studies of projects financed through multiple Ohio Port Authorities were presented at the Bricker and Eckler LLP and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association meeting on Port Authority Finance Options for Manufacturers and Developers. The...
Chicago TIF Projects -- List
This document lists the 173 TIF projects taking place in Chicago from 2000 through July 2010. Details include the location, developer, funding, and status for each project. The list, which was based on data from the Chicago Department of Housing and...
Chicago TIF Projects -- Map
This map displays TIF projects in Chicago from 2000 through July 2010. Users can filter projects by name, address, amount, year, and type, or use the map to see a description of each project. The map, which is a best practices example of development...
DC TIF Analysis Methodology
This document from the city of Washington, D.C. provides an overview of the methodology used in the District for TIF analysis. Details include how inventory, demand, and sites were studied, as well as how projections were calculated.
Pooling TIF for Redevelopment in Cleveland: The Las Vegas Model
This article by Benjamin Cooper and Matthew Rossman of Case Western Reserve University School of Law outlines the Las Vegas model of TIF, which pools local resources into a central fund, and explores its relevancy to Cleveland. The article provides...
Tax Increment Financing in Cleveland
This article by Jason Kral, Alexander McElroy, and Matthew Rossman of Case Western Reserve University School of Law provides a detailed discussion of TIF in Cleveland. The article includes a legal analysis of Ohio's TIF statutes and a listing of 14...
Urban Renewal In OregonMembers only Login
Elaine Howard explains how tax increment finance is structured in Oregon and offers two case studies of cities successfully using this finance tool for urban renewal.