Thought Leaders in Special Taxing Districts
We help communities establish, evaluate and administer special taxing districts — bringing analytical rigor and practical experience to every stage of the process.
SB Friedman specializes in the use of public finance tools to facilitate high-quality development, redevelopment and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans tax increment financing (TIF), Enterprise Zones, Business Districts (BDs), Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Special Service Areas (SSAs), value capture and infrastructure financing. We project revenues, evaluate feasibility of district designations, structure transactions, and support public approval processes.
From the earliest feasibility questions to long-term compliance and reporting, we support clients at every stage of the special taxing district process. We have led the establishment of over 100 special taxing districts across multiple states and have prepared revenue projections for hundreds of districts and projects. Whether working with a municipality creating a new district or a developer navigating a complex application, our team brings the analytical depth and transactional experience to structure deals that are fair, fundable and built to last.
Our commitment to best practices in public-private development finance extends beyond client work. Our firm has been a member of the Illinois Economic Incentive Association (IEIA) for over 20 years, and senior personnel have served as national TIF curriculum advisors and instructors for the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA).
Our Services Include
Conducting eligibility studies and managing the designation process, including boundary definition, physical and economic assessments, and redevelopment plan preparation
Preparing detailed revenue projections across a range of land uses and development scenarios
Supporting requests for financial assistance, including review of project financials for public-sector clients and preparation of formal applications for private-sector clients
Assisting with district administration and compliance, including annual reporting, revenue tracking, cost certification and assessment review
Developing incentive policies to guide the fair and consistent allocation of district funds, or strengthen the ability of incentives to support redevelopment efforts
Formulating plans and supporting community outreach and education regarding the use of special districts
Select Projects
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Boise, ID
Urban Renewal District (URD) Services
URD designation and market feasibility studies to help the Capital City Development Corporation facilitate growth in key areas of Boise
Chicago, IL
Red Line Extension Transit TIF & Feasibility Study
Evaluation of Transit TIF district designation and loan feasibility study to support the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line Extension
Related Projects
All Projects
Boise, ID
Urban Renewal District (URD) Services
URD designation and market feasibility studies to help the Capital City Development Corporation facilitate growth in key areas of Boise
Chicago, IL
Red Line Extension Transit TIF & Feasibility Study
Evaluation of Transit TIF district designation and loan feasibility study to support the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line Extension