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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 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
February Plan Commission Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-02-21T00:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-01-30T22:00:00Z
March Plan Commission Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-03-20T23:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-02-27T22:00:00Z
April Plan Commission Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-04-17T23:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-03-27T21:00:00Z
Application Materials
You may also need:
document icon Wisconsin Department of Revenue TIF Manual
Primary Staff Contact
Robert Harris, Director of Planning & Development
262.284.2600 x1017
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
30 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Common Council is the governing body of the City of Port Washington 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.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Common Council to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the City Council or have the authority to make the final decision.

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