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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.

Amendments Once approved, the project plan for the district can be amended as needed through the same public process.
Application Fee
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Upcoming Meetings
Plan Commission - May Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-05-12T22:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-04-21T21:00:00Z
Plan Commission - June Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-06-09T22:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-05-19T21:00:00Z
Plan Commission - July Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-07-14T22:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-06-23T21:00:00Z
Notes

1. In order for an application to be heard on a given meeting date, the application (including forms, fees, plans, reports, etc.) must be submitted AND deemed complete by City staff on or before the corresponding submittal date. Because of that, you may want to submit your application before the submittal date. That way, we may be able to let you know if anything is missing and you'll have some time to perhaps get it done before the deadline.

2. Meeting dates and their corresponding submittal dates are subject to change.

Application Materials
You may also need:
document icon Wisconsin Department of Revenue TIF Manual
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Do you have a PDF of your completed application form and other required materials?
If no, the application form is posted on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Jacob Maas, Director of Community Development
(262) 673-8265
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
45 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 Hartford 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 Common Council or have the authority to make the final decision.

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 Board is established pursuant to § 66.1105, Wis. Stats. to review proposed Tax Increment Financing Districts. Given the makeup of the board membership, there is a board for TIFs in Dodge County and one for those in Washington County.

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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.