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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 Village Board makes the final decision upon recommendation of the TIF Joint Review Board

Appeals The Village Board's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.
Application Fee
There is no fee
Submittal Deadline
None - this application can be submitted anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Peter Gesch (PE), Planning Consultant
262-953-3014
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Village Board is the governing body of the Village of Mukwonago and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The board also reviews certain types of development projects. The board consists of 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Village Board 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 Village Board or have the authority to make the final decision.

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 Walworth County and one for those in Waukesha County.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Village Board, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Village regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.