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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
Description A tax increment financing (TIF) district in Wisconsin is a financing tool municipalities can use to promote economic development, revitalize blighted areas, and encourage investment in infrastructure.

There are four types of TIF districts:
  1. Blight Elimination: Focuses on removing blighted conditions and promoting redevelopment.

  2. Rehabilitation or Conservation: Aims at rehabilitating or conserving property to prevent it from becoming blighted.

  3. Industrial Development: Targets industrial development projects.

  4. Mixed-Use Development: Includes a combination of industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

The establishment, operation, and termination of TIF districts are governed by state statutes, particularly § 66.1105, Wis. Stats. View Section

Decisionmakers The Plan Commission recommends adoption of a project plan for the TIF district following a public hearing. The Common Council makes the final decision upon recommendation of the TIF Joint Review Board.

Appeals The Common Council's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.

Amendment Once approved, the project plan for the district can be amended through the same public process.
Application Fee
$____
Upcoming Meetings
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
Application Materials
You may also need:
document icon Wisconsin Department of Revenue TIF Manual
Primary Staff Contact
Adam Tegen, Community Development Director
(920) 686-6930
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
30 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Common Council is the governing body of the City of Manitowoc and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The council also reviews certain types of development projects. The council consists of 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

The TIF Joint Review Boardis established pursuant to § 66.1105, Wis. Stats. to review proposed Tax Increment Financing Districts.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

Below are the ways we notify the public when someone submits this type of application. (ID: 207)

Meeting Agenda. Meeting agendas are considered a form of public notice because they provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

ZoningHub The application and related documents are posted on the City's ZoningHub site on the Pending Applications page. This digital posting ensures 24/7 public access to information and may include the petitioner's application, staff reports, dates for upcoming meetings, decision documents, and more.

In addition, we'll notify eAlert subscribers on the first day the application is first posted online.