Area Redevelopment (TIFs/PIDs)

The West Village (map) development in the Cityplace TIF.

This program uses Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) to create new real estate markets by enhancing infrastructure and services for defined neighborhoods primarily in and around downtown, near DART light rail stations or in areas with large concentrations of deteriorating apartments. These financial contributions are used to make development projects financially feasible, to enhance basic infrastructure and services, and to encourage developers to invest in these neighborhoods. The result is increased property values for residential and commercial properties alike.

TIFs

Stone Street Gardens (map) in the City Center TIF.

Tax Increment Finance District (TIFs) are a way for the City of Dallas to reinvest added tax revenue from new development back into the area where it originated. The TIP program is used to finance new public improvements in designated areas. The goal is to stimulate new private investment and thereby increase real estate values. Any increase in tax revenues (caused by new development and higher property values) is paid into a special TIF fund to finance improvements. Potential improvements include new roads, utilities, sidewalks, and public landscaping / lighting. In special circumstances, TIF funds may also be used for environmental remediation, demolition, and historic façades.

State-Thomas TIF District - A Success

More information to come on the success of Dallas's first TIF District, State-Thomas, which ended December 2008. (Map) (Area Plan) (2008 Annual Report)

The City currently has 17 active TIF Districts.

• Annual Report for Dallas TIF Districts

• Downtown Area TIF Districts Map

• Outlying TIF Districts Map

• Criteria for Evaluating Proposed TIF Districts

• Chapter 311 of Texas Tax Code - TIFs

• Please Contact a Member of the Area Redevelopment Staff for a TIF Project Application

Active TIF Districts

District Number	Name	Map	Area Plan	Annual Report	Marketing
4	Cedars
5	City Center
2	CityPlace Area
16	Davis Garden
12	Deep Ellum
8	Design District
11	Downtown Connection
6	Farmers Market
15	Fort Worth Avenue
13	Grand Park South
17	Maple-Mockingbird
3	Oak Cliff Gateway
14	Skillman Corridor
7	Sports Arena
10	Southwestern Medical
18	TOD View Showcase Presentation
9	Vickery Meadow

PIDs

Public improvement districts (PIDs) are special assessment areas created at the request of the property owners in the district. These owners pay a supplemental assessment with their taxes, which the PID uses for services above and beyond existing City services. The assessment allows each PID to have its own work program, which may consist of eligible activities such as marketing the area, providing additional security, landscaping and lighting, street cleaning, and cultural/recreational improvements.

The City currently has 8 PID Districts

• Chapter 372 of Local Government Code — PIDs

• City of Dallas PID Policy, amended June 2008

• 2009 PID District Overview

Active PID Districts

District Number	Name	Map
1	Dallas Downtown District (DID)
5	Deep Ellum District
7	Lake Highlands District
8	Oak Lawn-Hi Line
4	Prestonwood District
6	South Side District
2	Uptown District
3	Vickery Meadow District

Area Redevelopment Staff (TIFs/PIDs)