DDA Boundary Expansion and TIF Revenue-Share Proposal
Ann Arbor
Summary
The district captured about $394,000 more in tax increment revenue than projected, largely because the district was recently expanded. But a pile of property tax appeals inside the district could force some of that money back, so the real number won't be clear until early 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
TIF capture revenue came in $393,877 above budget, though some of that could be recaptured through property tax appeals.
Development projects and services funded through the LDFA get a boost from the extra revenue, at least for now.
If the tax appeals succeed, some of that revenue could be recaptured, trimming funds available for district projects.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) — October 22, 2026
The district captured about $394,000 more in tax increment revenue than projected, largely because the district was recently expanded. But a pile of property tax appeals inside the district could force some of that money back, so the real number won't be clear until early 2028.
City Council — April 20, 2026
Council adopted the first DDA boundary change since 1982, adding 19 blocks north, plus a 70/30 revenue-share TIFF model. It unlocks funding for North Main Street, the Broadway interchange, a Division Street bikeway extension and remediation of 721 North Main.
City Council — March 16, 2026
DDA Director Maura Thomson previewed the April 20 ordinance vote on the DDA's new development and TIF plans — a boundary expansion, a revenue-share TIF model, and a downtown service team program. Council members and the public can weigh in before then.
City Council — February 2, 2026
First DDA expansion in 44 years would add 19 blocks to the north and adopt a 70/30 revenue-sharing model through 2055. Broadly supported at the hearing, but critics warned TIF capture diverts money from schools, county services, and transit.
City Council — January 20, 2026
The DDA is proposing a 19-block northern boundary expansion and a shift to a 70/30 revenue-share TIF model, with a public hearing set for February 2. Revenue impact is modest at first — about a half-percent in year one.
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