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Parrish Area Improvement District: Tax Increment Financing Explained

Original title: Parrish Area Improvement District

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What This Bill Does

The Parrish Area Improvement District is a designated zone in Manatee County where a portion of property tax revenue growth is set aside specifically for local infrastructure and redevelopment projects. Established in 2022, the district uses to fund improvements like streets, utilities, and parks using the increased tax value generated by new private investment.

Why it matters

The district directs 50% of the growth in property tax revenue generated within the Parrish area back into local infrastructure projects rather than the general county budget.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners in the Parrish District

Property tax revenue generated by their property value increases is partially redirected to the district's trust fund for local improvements.

Directly affected

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

The Board is responsible for administering the TIF, managing the trust fund, and approving specific redevelopment projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a TIF a new tax?

No, is not a new tax. It is a mechanism that redirects a portion of the property tax revenue already being generated within the district to fund local improvements.

How is the 'increment' calculated?

The increment is the difference between the total taxable property taxes collected in the (2022) and the amount collected in any subsequent year.

Who decides how the money is spent?

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners allocates revenue from the trust fund as part of the county's annual budget process.

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TIF Revenue Allocation

While state law allows for up to 95% of tax increments to be captured, the County currently limits this to 50%, indicating a conservative approach to revenue diversion.

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, Chapter 125 of Florida Statutes, Parrish Area Improvement Trust Fund and 1 more

OrganizationManatee County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body that established the district and manages TIF funding.”Map →

otherChapter 125 of Florida Statutes“The state legal authority for TIF districts.”Map →

otherParrish Area Improvement Trust Fund“The account where TIF revenues are held for district projects.”Map →

locationParrish Area Improvement District“The specific geographic area subject to the TIF redevelopment plan.”Map →

Sources

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www.mymanatee.org

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