Huntsville Advances Tax District Plan Focused on Von Braun Center
Huntsville is pursuing a nearly 3,700-acre tax district that could direct about $220 million toward Von Braun Center and other downtown projects.
Tax Increment Financing
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Duncan approves 16.5-year tax-increment district for new grocery, restaurant and retail development
The Duncan City Council approved a tax-increment district at Highway 81 and Plato Road planned for a national grocery store, restaurants and retail stores.
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Agricultural investment announced for Gilman as local development discussions continue
A June 29 update from state Sen. Chris Balkema’s office identified a major agricultural investment in Gilman, while county records document separate discussions involving Scout Clean Energy.
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Wilsonville planning panel to hear Town Center building-height waiver proposal
Wilsonville’s Planning Commission will hold an Aug. 12 public hearing on proposed Town Center building-height waiver code amendments before a possible City Council hearing Sept. 10.
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Gridley village board schedules Aug. 3 meeting at Village Hall
The Gridley Village Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, with the village continuing work involving growth, services and infrastructure.
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Dolton posts 2026 financial-distress and board materials
Dolton’s official website lists a February financial-distress presentation and a July 6 Board of Trustees agenda while maintaining online financial and meeting records.
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Omaha Council Sets Aug. 11 Hearing on 2027 Budget and Projects
Omaha residents will have a formal chance to weigh in on the 2027 city budget as the council considers development, property and public-safety items.
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Elkhart approves $51 million South Main-Freight redevelopment
Elkhart approved incentives for a $51 million mixed-use project with 210 homes, commercial space and Kelby Love Plaza. Construction is anticipated in summer 2026.
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Onarga TIF report lists downtown, pool and sewer projects
An Illinois Comptroller report documents five Onarga TIF project categories, including Route 54 lighting, Seminary Avenue sidewalks, Durham Park Pool repairs and sewer assistance.
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Corpus Christi Council Creates TIRZ 7 for London-Area Growth
Corpus Christi approved a tax-increment reinvestment zone for planned London-area development and infrastructure, creating a new local public-finance tool.
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Huntsville approves downtown tax district, separate lodging tax for proposed VBC expansion
Huntsville City Council approved TIF 9 and a separate 1% lodging tax on July 9, creating a financing framework for a proposed $220 million downtown project package led by an approximately $200 million Von Braun Center North Hall expansion.
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Maple Grove EDA weighs transfer of TIF notes tied to Endeavor buildings 5 and 6
Maple Grove’s EDA is considering assignments for two Endeavor building TIF notes, including a proposed Building 6 reduction that could move its estimated payoff date forward.
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Knoxville’s North Waterfront plan moves into tax-increment financing review
A July 29 KCDC hearing examined Knoxville’s proposed North Waterfront redevelopment plan and possible tax-increment financing. The draft plan sets financial limits, but City and Knox County approvals remain ahead.
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Cedar Rapids advances Caledonia Haulers urban-renewal and TIF package
Cedar Rapids City Council moved forward with hearings and initial actions tied to a proposed transportation and logistics facility at 420-550 French Court SW, but the urban-renewal, tax-increment-financing and development-agreement package still requires further consideration.
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Fargo Commission advances downtown convention-center proposal, TIF planning
Fargo commissioners ranked the EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center proposal first and began development-agreement negotiations, while leaving final TIF authorization and project agreements for later action.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 district for Von Braun Center expansion, downtown infrastructure
Huntsville City Council approved TIF 9, a tax-increment-financing district designed to direct future property-tax growth from new development toward a major Von Braun Center expansion and other downtown infrastructure.
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Portland approves financing for 47-unit affordable housing project at former Oxford Street shelter site
Portland city councilors approved tax-increment financing for a planned 47-unit affordable housing development at 197 Oxford St., the former site of the city-run Oxford Street shelter.
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De Pere approves South Broadway agreement for 173-unit redevelopment
De Pere’s Common Council approved a revised South Broadway redevelopment agreement July 7, but the 173-unit project still needs Plan Commission and other approvals.
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Celina approves potential $3.05M incentives for Trackside Junction
Celina City Council voted 5-2 to advance a proposed downtown project with up to $3.05 million in performance-based incentives and a targeted 2027 groundbreaking.
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Casper Council Reportedly Approves $26M Downtown Hilton Plan
Casper City Council reportedly approved an urban-renewal plan for a proposed downtown Hilton hotel, but financing, permits and construction timing remain unresolved.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 for $220 million in infrastructure
Huntsville’s TIF 9 will use future property-tax growth for downtown projects, while residents watch debt terms, project delivery and school-tax timing.
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Atlanta’s FY2027 budget and NRI plan pass—TAD buy-in still key for financing
On June 15, Atlanta City Council approved the FY2027 budget and Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. AJC reports TAD-backed bonds may still need APS/Fulton buy-in.