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City of Janesville (Proposed) Zoning Code |  Permit Center | Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District

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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 City Council makes the final decision upon recommendation of the TIF Joint Review Board

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

Amendments Once approved, the project plan for the district can be amended through the same public process.
Application Fee
$__
Application Materials
You may also need:
document icon Wisconsin Department of Revenue TIF Manual
Primary Staff Contact
Duane Cherek, Planning Director
608-755-3084
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
30 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Janesville 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 Development Assistance Group (DAG) is a staff-level committee that meets with developers, architects, engineers, and other interested parties who want early feedback on a potential development proposal. Staff represent the Planning Division, Building Division, Engineering Division, and the fire department.

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

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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.