The case study is an interesting example of using a balanced distribution system and TIF rating and structuring expertise. The financing is for an existing TIF district, with construction complete, tenant operating history and approximately 1.4x...

Chicago Premium Outlet Mall is an upscale, fashion-oriented outlet center located at the northwest quadrant of Interstate 88 and North Farnsworth Avenue, in Aurora, Illinois. The case study explains the financing structure for the project and...

The case study looks at the TIF financing tool that was used to create the Easton Town Center shopping district in Columbus, Ohio.

The city of Caseyville, Illinois approved the creation of a redevelopment area within the city, however developers struggled with the how to overcome the difficulties. A new developer came in with a plan that required changing the original planning...

This case study looks at the Chesterfield Valley TIF District. The purpose of the TIF District is two-fold: first to capture incremental property taxes to fund needed infrastructure improvements including the 100-year levee, and secondly, to...

Kansas City, Missouri sold bonds to finance the creation of a parking structure in a Tax Increment Finance redevelopment area within the city. The case study outline the bond financing process.

Aurora, Illinois sold bonds to finance improvements within the city's downtown TIF project area. The land will be used for the Hollywood Casino project in the city's TIF area. The project is located along the Fox River and is a dockside gaming...

The report looks at the No. 7 Subway project in New York City and gives a project summary, explains in detail the usage of TIF, and describes projects that are typically funded with TIF. In addition, the report takes note of some precautions to...

The Guide provides a background on the history of TIF in Wisconsin, how the payback system works and the types of financing available in tax improvement districts. The guide also looks at the implementation of TIF and the both the costs and...

TIF bonds are issued for a variety of redevelopment activities, from site acquisition and prep to parking facilities, street features, and utilities. Issuances vary by size, duration and type, depending on the project and the sources of revenue...

Presentation by Fran Busy from Banc of America Securities covering non-rated tax increment finance bond structures. This is a large file and may take a few minutes to open and/or download.

Presentation by David Hitchcock from Standard and Poor's covering Tax Increment Bond Criteria and Rating Trends. This is a large file and may take a few minutes to open and/or download.

Tax increment bonds may be issued to cover the present cost of tax increment financing district improvements, from streetscape upgrades to water and sewer infrastructure and site remediation. Among other factors, tax increment bond ratings hinge on...

This brief reviews key credit factors in the insurance of tax increment bonds and covers important legal and covenant provisions for such transactions.

This article explains tax increment bonds, sometimes called tax allocation bonds.

Standard & Poor's Rating Services has released the following report titled U.S. Tax Increment Bond Issuance Grows; Credit Quality Remains Stable as an overview of the TIF market. Standard & Poor's sees the current outlook for tax increment credit...