Tax Increment Financing

A financing method used by government to incentivize urban renewal and development within targeted areas. When new development occurs in the TIF zone, the property’s incremental taxes (above a fixed baseline amount) will be allocated to a TIF fund. These funds are then allocated towards infrastructure improvement and job creation within the TIF district, which in turn leads to higher property values and further private investment.


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