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1. When and where does the City accept TIF project applications?

Applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St. Room 2CN. Applications may also be submitted via email to the district manager. Contact information is available on each district's page.

2. What is a TIF district and how can it assist me in completing my proposed project?

A TIF (or Tax Increment Financing) district is a special purpose district. TIF funds are used to change the real estate market within a definable neighborhood by attracting business and residential development. A portion of the additional property tax from this new development is invested back into the neighborhood.

3. I would like to do a project. What is the first thing I need to do to receive TIF financing?

Check to see if your property is located in one of the TIF districts within the City of Dallas. In order to be considered for TIF financing, your project must be located in one of the City’s TIF districts.

4. My project is located in one of the TIF districts. Now what do I do?

Contact the manager of the Area Redevelopment Division of the Office of Economic Development at (214) 670-1690 to discuss your project and learn what information is needed by City staff to complete a preliminary review of your project. During this conversation, a preliminary concept meeting may be set.

5. What type of information do I need to bring to the concept meeting?

A description of the project including total project costs and likely appraised valuation upon completion, start date, completion date, number of units (if it is a residential project), amount of commercial space by type of use, a breakdown of total project cost, a listing of expenditures for TIF consideration, and a site plan and/or conceptual renderings.

6. Which types of expenditures are covered under TIF financing?

The below listing is a sample of eligible project costs under the program as administered in Dallas:

• Public improvements such as the construction of new streets, alleyways, sidewalks, street lighting, pedestrian lighting, water main lines, waste water main lines, and storm water improvements.
• Utility relocation, utility burial.
• The demolition of existing buildings, structures, and fixtures.
• The restoration of historic building facades.
• The acquisition, clearing, and grading of land for public improvements.
• Fees paid for architectural, planning, and engineering work related to eligible TIF funded public improvements.
• Costs of environmental impact studies or other required studies and environmental remediation of a property.
• Additional costs incurred for high density projects.

In addition, TIF district funds are used for a variety of administrative costs:
• Contributions made by City of Dallas for implementation of the project plan.
• Cost of publicizing the creation of the zone and implementation of the project plan.
• Payments made to the City of Dallas for the creation of the zone or for the implementation of the project plan for the zone.
• Cost of time spent by the City of Dallas staff in connection with the implementation of a project plan.
• Operational expenses for the reinvestment zone and project facilities.