Supervisors unanimously pass Blackjack TIF plan
Oktibbeha County supervisors unanimously approved a $4.78 million-maximum tax increment financing plan Monday that, once expected housing developments are added to the tax rolls, will provide funding for numerous Blackjack Road improvements.
Public hearing Monday for Blackjack TIF package
Oktibbeha County supervisors will hold a public hearing on a $4.78 million-maximum tax increment financing (TIF) plan 9 a.m. Monday at the courthouse that could fund significant Blackjack Road and infrastructure upgrades.
What exactly are TIFs?
Tax increment financing plans — otherwise known as TIFs — have been used as a funding mechanism for large-scale infrastructure projects for decades, but the concept is gaining popularity with potential developments around the Golden Triangle.
Council to hold hearing for hotel financing request
A Nov. 4 public hearing has been set for a $3.8 million tax increment financing plan for infrastructure improvements on what will be two new hotels going up near 18th Avenue North and Sixth Street North.
Supes approve funding for major retail development
Lowndes County supervisors agreed to their end of a tax increment financing project today that would bring two major retail chains to Columbus as early as next October.
LINK TIF request pushed to mid-October
A tax increment financing project request related to a retail development possibly coming to Columbus was pulled from today’s Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda and will also be removed from Columbus councilmen’s Tuesday agenda.
Aldermen approve Mill TIF proposal
Starkville aldermen approved a 15-year, $3.25 million-maximum tax increment financing agreement for Golden Triangle developer Mark Castleberry’s Mill development Tuesday.
CottonMill TIF change request delayed until March
The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved amendments to a potential Community Development Block Grant application associated with the project formerly known as CottonMill and its proposed $8 million parking facility Tuesday.
Castleberry wants new TIF deal for CottonMill
Golden Triangle developer Mark Castleberry confirmed he will approach the Starkville Board of Aldermen tonight and request a new infrastructure financing package associated with the former CottonMill Marketplace project.