Land Use & Zoning
What is TIF (Tax Increment Financing) in the context of Illinois real estate development?
AA state subsidy paid directly to property developers
BA tool that uses increases in property tax revenues within a designated district to fund redevelopment✓ Correct
CA special assessment for infrastructure improvements
DA federal grant program administered by Illinois DCEO
Explanation
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool widely used in Illinois. When a TIF district is created, the 'base' property tax revenue continues to go to taxing bodies.
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