Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs)

An image of Heritage Trace Parkway for the TIF page

Tax increment financing is a tool authorized by Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code by which local governments can publicly finance needed structural improvements and enhanced infrastructure within a defined area called a reinvestment zone.

For more information about this tool, view the City of Fort Worth's adopted TIF Policy(PDF, 197KB).

  • The tax increment is derived from the difference in appraised value between the year in which the reinvestment zone is established (base year) and each year the reinvestment zone is in existence.
  • A municipality establishes a TIF reinvestment zone according to guidelines in the Texas Tax Code and other taxing entities elect to participate in TIF by approving a participation agreement, which sets forth the percentage of tax increment the taxing entity is willing to dedicate to the TIF fund.
  • A board of directors, consisting of 5 to 15 members who are representatives from the participating taxing entities and representatives of other areas as set forth in the Tax Code, is established for each TIF.

TIF 2: Speedway

TIF2_2.jpg TIF 2 (Speedway) was created as a means to purchase the Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) and finance needed public improvements within the TIF district boundary. The TIF district was expanded in 1999 to provide for the construction, renovation and operation of educational facilities located in the Northwest ISD tract, and to provide for additional infrastructure work such as street improvements, drainage, and traffic signs.

Date Created: Dec. 19, 1995; expanded Aug. 10, 1999
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2035
Total Acreage: 1,490 acres (568 in TIF 2A; 921 in TIF 2B)

Property Description: Located west of Interstate 35W off of State Highway 114 in Denton County.

View the boundary map

Projects: Purchase of Texas Motor Speedway as public improvement by the Sports Authority, public improvements within the TIF district; construction, renovation and operation of educational facilities located within the NISD tract; future infrastructure improvements to promote private development throughout the area.


Project and Financing Plan

Last amended Oct. 29, 2002. 

Download the full plan(PDF, 7MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $5,084,127
2023 Taxable Value $147,380,254
Percent Growth 2,798.8%
 2023 Denton County Contribution  $85,511.18
 2023 Northwest ISD Contribution  $604,568.82

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth Fulfilled
Tarrant County Hospital District Fulfilled
Tarrant County College District Fulfilled
Denton County 100% (Capped)
Northwest ISD  100%

Board Members

  • Chair: Alan Blaylock, District 10 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Charles Lauersdorf, District 4 Councilmember
  • Rob. D. Ramage, City of Fort Worth
  • Terri Cartwright, City of Fort Worth
  • Neil Barrow, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Northwest ISD
  • State Representative or Designee
  • Appointee, Denton County
  • State Senator or Designee

TIF 3: Downtown

TIF13_1.jpg Date Created: Dec. 19, 1995
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2025
Total Acreage: 279 (TIF 3); 128 (TIF 3A)

 

Property Description: Generally bounded to the north by the Trinity River, east by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), south by Lancaster Avenue, Calhoun Street, Seventh Street, Burnett Street, and Third Street, and west by Henderson Street and Weatherford Street. 

View the boundary map

Projects: Historic preservation through façade leases (for example, Ashton Hotel, Jett Land and Title), environmental remediation (for example, the Tower), utility relocation and removal (for example, the Marriott Hotel site), streetscape improvements to create a pedestrian friendly environment (for example, Cassidy Corner, Trinity Bluff), Santa Fe Freight House operations. Sundance Square plaza, parking garage leases, affordable housing (including Hunter Plaza), hotel development (including the Sinclair Hotel, AC Hotel, and Kimpton Harper), residential density and parking incentives, infrastructure and transportation improvements to ease transit accessibility, retail façade matching grants, school support, signage, park design and improvements (ex. Heritage Park) and administration.


Project and Financing Plan

Last amended March 3, 2015. 

Download the full ordinance and project financing plan(PDF, 10MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $322,440,637
2023 Taxable Value $1,274,711,505
Percent Growth 295.3%
 2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $3,260,432

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 60%
Tarrant County Hospital District 40%
Tarrant County College 20%
Regional Water District 40%
Tarrant County 40%
Fort Worth ISD 0%

 


Board Members

  • Chair: Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Jared Williams, District 6 Councilmember
  • Johnny Campbell, City of Fort Worth
  • Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County
  • State Representative or Designee
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • State Senator or Designee
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District

TIF 4: Southside/Medical District

TIF4_2.jpg Date Created: Nov. 25, 1997
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2032
Total Acreage: 1,278

Property Description: Generally bounded to the north by Interstate 30 and Vickery Boulevard, and to the south by Allen Street and West Arlington Avenue. The TIF extends east of Interstate 35W to Kentucky and Evans Avenues, and to the Fort Worth & Western Railroad to the west. 

View the boundary map

Projects: Business development and retail (ex. Katy Depot Biotech, Proof at 901 W. Vickery, Main & Broad), parks (ex. Fire Station Park, Crawford Park or "The Skinny", Watts Park), residential (ex. The Bowery, Mistletoe Station), schools (ex. Trimble Tech and Lily B. Clayton renovations), signage (ex. Wayfinding program), streetscapes and transportation infrastructure (ex. Magnolia, Rosedale, South Main, Park Place, and the street repair program), parking structures (Magnolia Green garage) and administration.


Project and Financing Plan

Last amended Nov. 8, 2022.

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 24MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $229,759,626
2023 Taxable Value $1,469,888,997
Percent Growth 539.8%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $7,952,330

Level of Participation by Entity:

City of Fort Worth 90%
Tarrant County Hospital District Fulfilled
Tarrant County College Fulfilled
Regional Water District Fulfilled
Tarrant County Fulfilled
Fort Worth ISD Fulfilled

Board Members

  • Chair: Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Chris Nettles, District 8 Councilmember
  • Roy C. Brooks, City of Fort Worth
  • Hayden Blackburn, City of Fort Worth
  • Shannon Fletcher, City of Fort Worth
  • Kathleen Culebro, City of Fort Worth
  • Shawn Lassiter, City of Fort Worth
  • Kristen Camareno, City of Fort Worth
  • Jesse Stamper, City of Fort Worth

TIF 6: Riverfront

TIF6_1_1.jpg Date Created: Nov. 12, 2002
End of Term: Nov. 11, 2036
Total Acreage: 63.6

Property Description: Generally bounded by the Trinity River to the north, Weatherford Street to the south, Franklin Street to the east and Henderson Street to the west.

View the boundary map

Projects: Property acquisition; utility relocations and upgrades; pedestrian and streetscape improvements; roadway and storm drain improvements; public plaza, waterfront development; and demolition.


Project and Financing Plan

Approved on March 4, 2003. 

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 2MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $2,822,348
2017 Taxable Value $14,383,565
2018-2023 Taxable Value $0
Percent growth to date 0%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution  $0

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 0 %
Tarrant County Hospital District 100 %
Tarrant County College 80 %
Regional Water District 100 %
Tarrant County 100 %

Board Members

  • Chair: Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Michael Crain, District 3 Councilmember
  • Cathy Young Junior, City of Fort Worth
  • Roy C. Brooks, City of Fort Worth
  • G.K. Maenius, City of Fort Worth
  • Maegan P. South, City of Fort Worth
  • Nina Petty, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District

TIF 8: Lancaster

TIF8_1.jpg Date Created: Dec. 9, 2003
End of Term: Dec. 31 2024
Total Acreage: 220

Property Description: Generally bounded to the north by Seventh and Third streets, to the south by Interstate 30, east by Calhoun Street and west by Henderson Street.

View the boundary map(PDF, 404KB)

Projects: Public improvements associated with mixed use projects, full service hotels, transit oriented development, historic preservation, mixed income housing, T&P Terminal and T&P Warehouse reuse; streetscape improvements; public amenities such as plazas or parks; administration; environmental remediation; public infrastructure associated with Lancaster Avenue redevelopment, including street improvements, utility relocations, parking improvements and landscaping of public areas; public art. Also includes expansion of the Omni Hotel, new and expanding Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, and plans for the financing and construction of improvements to the Fort Worth Convention Center.


Project and Financing Plan

Last amended Jan. 6, 2015. 

Download the full plan(PDF, 1016KB)


Financial Information

Base Value $178,938,722
2023 Taxable Value $723,757,077
Percent Growth 304.5%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $1,940,915.39

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 50%
Tarrant County Hospital District 0%
Tarrant County College 40%
Regional Water District 40%
Tarrant County 40%

Board Members

  • Chair: Michael D. Crain, District 3 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Chris Nettles, District 8 Councilmember
  • Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Councilmember
  • Richard Casarez, City of Fort Worth
  • Jack Clark, City of Fort Worth
  • Mitch Whitten, City of Fort Worth
  • Gloria Starling, City of Fort Worth
  • Robert Ahdieh, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District

TIF 9: Trinity River Vision

TIF9_1.jpg Date Created: Dec. 16, 2003 by City Council; expanded Dec. 15, 2009
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2054
Total Acreage: 1,380 (TIF 9A); 2,600 (TIF 9B)

Property Description: Generally bounded to the north by Northeast 23rd Street and to the south by West Lancaster Avenue.

View the boundary map(PDF, 374KB)

Projects: The primary goal for the central city project is flood control, while secondary goals include continuity of trails, enhanced open space and recreational areas, linkages to nearby neighborhoods, conservation and environmental restoration for improved water quality and wildlife habitat. The bypass channel will generally follow the current path of the Fort Worth & Western Railroad, and when combined with the historic Oakwood Cemetery will provide greenspace that transitions between the proposed urban developments and the historic near northside neighborhoods. In addition to the flood improvement infrastructure constructed in the near northside area, the central city project also calls for improvements within the existing Trinity River corridor to manage flood waters and provide a better use of the flood plain for the public. The project will address the efficiency of the new bypass channel with excavation, fill, and ecosystem restoration enhancements that will provide hydraulic valley storage for the project. These multi-purpose sites will also provide recreation and transportation improvements.

 

The City of Fort Worth and its partnering taxing entities, along with Downtown Fort Worth Inc. and Streams & Valleys, engaged HR&A Advisors to provide analysis and consulting services that will guide the future development of Panther Island; TIF 9 has accepted for reimbursement approximately $8 million in costs for this project.

 


 

Project and Financing Plan

Last amended Sept. 13, 2022.

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 27MB)


 

Financial Information

Base Value $130,744,298
2023 Taxable Value $929,408,728
Percent Growth 610.9%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $4,182,861

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 80%
Tarrant County Hospital District 80%
Tarrant County College 80%
Regional Water District 80%
Tarrant County 80%

Board Members

  • Chair: Carlos Flores, District 2 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Gyna Bivens, District 5 Councilmember
  • Alan Blaylock, District 4 Councilmember
  • Gary Walker, City of Fort Worth
  • Leah King, City of Fort Worth
  • Sara Lancarte, City of Fort Worth
  • Roy C. Brooks, City of Fort Worth
  • Stacey Pierce, City of Fort Worth
  • G.K. Maenius, City of Fort Worth
  • Felipe Gutierrez, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District

TIF 10: Lone Star

TIF10_2.jpg Date Created: June 15, 2004
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2025
Total Acreage: 981

Property Description: Generally bounded to the north by Westport Parkway, to the east by Alta Vista Road, and to the west by North Freeway.

View the boundary map (Effective Dec. 9, 2008)(PDF, 2MB)

 Projects: TIF 10 was created to finance the development of public space and infrastructure on and near the site of Cabela's, a 200,000-square foot hunting and outdoor retail facility in north Fort Worth.

 


 

Project and Financing Plan

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 4MB)

 


Financial Information

Base Value $16,073,937
2023 Taxable Value $143,556,571
Percent Growth 793.1%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $817,482

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 90%
Tarrant County Hospital District 50%
Tarrant County College 50%
Regional Water District 60%
Tarrant County 50%

Board Members

  • Chair: Charles Lauersdorf, District 4 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Alan Blaylock, District 10 Councilmember
  • Macy Hill, District 7 Councilmember
  • Mike Berry, City of Fort Worth
  • J.D. Granger, City of Fort Worth
  • Marty Nealton, City of Fort Worth
  • Tony Devito, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District

TIF 12: East Berry Renaissance

TIF12_3_1.jpg Date Created: June 18, 2006
End of Term: December 31, 2027
Total Acreage: 604

Property Description: East Berry Street from I-35 to 287 including the Renaissance Heights Development and the Berry-Riverside Urban Village areas.

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Projects: This TIF supports the development of the Masonic Home of Texas School Property into the Renaissance Heights purpose-built community, which includes the Renaissance Square commercial project, Mason Heights mixed-use (including Columbia Residential's multi-family and senior living), the YMCA, and the new All Church Home office facilities. The master developer is looking to bring the final phase of the project before the TIF board in 2023, which will include housing, commercial and park improvements. Other projects include supporting improvements to East Berry Street, like the East Berry Corridor Design & Planning Study and the redevelopment of commercial properties along the corridor, such as Men's Collections at 1108 E. Berry Street. The TIF is also supporting the E. Berry Master Corridor Transformation plan, from I-35 to Lake Arlington.

 


Project and Financing Plan

Effective June 19, 2007. 

Download the full plan(PDF, 325KB)


Financial Information

Base Value $29,176,323
2023 Taxable Value $152,635,850
Percent Growth 423.1%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $879,649

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 100%
Tarrant County Hospital District 80%
Tarrant County College 50%
Regional Water District 100%
Tarrant County 100%

Board Members

  • Chair: Chris Nettles, District 9 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Jared Williams, District 6 Councilmember
  • Wayne Carson, City of Fort Worth
  • David Salgado, City of Fort Worth
  • Dennis Ruiz, City of Fort Worth
  • Pamela Corbett Murrin, City of Fort Worth
  • Christopher Lewis, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District

TIF 13: Woodhaven

 TIF 13 - Woodhaven Neighborhood Transformation Plan

Date Created: Nov. 27, 2007
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2028
Total Acreage: 1,100

Property Description: Generally bounded by the Trinity River to the north, Interstate 820 to the east, Interstate 30 to the south, and Willow Ridge Road to the west. 

View the boundary map(PDF, 363KB)

Projects: This TIF was created to help fund public infrastructure improvements that will provide a "foundation for development" to encourage and support the long-term public needs of the neighborhood, and secure mixed-use economic growth opportunities in the Woodhaven area. The City of Fort Worth completed sidewalk repairs at Woodhaven Boulevard and Bridge Street, as well as Bridge Street and Boca Baton Boulevard. Eastside Blossoms continued the second phase of planting trees throughout the district as part of the Texas Blossoms project.

 

Project and Financing Plan

Effective Oct. 20, 2015.

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 2MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $181,859,151
2023 Taxable Value $549,258,435
Percent Growth 202%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $2,617,720

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 100%
Tarrant County Hospital District Fulfilled
Tarrant County College 50%
Regional Water District 100%
Tarrant County 80% (Capped)

Board Members

  • Chair: Gyna Bivens, District 5 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Jeanette Martinez, District 11 Councilmember
  • Ken Newell, City of Fort Worth
  • Joyce Thomas, City of Fort Worth
  • Sandra McGlothlin, City of Fort Worth
  • Jay Singleton, City of Fort Worth
  • Vernell Sturns, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant County Hospital District 

TIF 14: Trinity Lakes

Date Created: Nov. 12, 2012
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2032
Total Acreage: 1,800

Property Description: Generally located along Trinity Boulevard east of Loop 820 to just beyond Norwood Drive.

View the boundary map(PDF, 260KB)

Projects: This TIF was established to support improvements to arterials (Trinity Boulevard and Precinct Line Road), the Trinity Trail system, and other eligible projects that help encourage redevelopment in the Trinity Lakes area as a transit-oriented development.

 


Project and Financing Plan

Effective Feb. 5, 2013.

Download the full plan(PDF, 496KB)


Financial Information

Base Value $35,035,971
2023 Taxable Value $278,054,837
Percent Growth 693.6%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $1,471,783

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 85%
Tarrant County Hospital District 0%
Tarrant County College 0%
Regional Water District 85%
Tarrant County 50%

Board Members

  • Chair: Gyna Bivens, District 5 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Jeanette Martinez, District 11 Councilmember
  • Casey Lane, City of Fort Worth
  • Brandon Brewer, City of Fort Worth
  • Mike Brennan, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • AppointeeTarrant Regional Water District

TIF 15: Stockyards / Northside

Date Created: Dec. 2, 2014
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2034
Total Acreage: 925

Property Description: Approximately 925 acres in the northern area of Fort Worth, this TIF encompasses property that is generally bounded by Northwest 30th Street to the north, Interstate 30 frontage road to the east, North Grand Avenue to the south, and Clinton Avenue to the west. This area includes major intersections such as North Main and 28th Street, and North Main and Northside Drive. It also includes the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards District.

View the boundary map(PDF, 314KB)

Projects: The Stockyards/Northside TIF was created to support public improvements and other investments that promote the preservation and revitalization of the Fort Worth Stockyards and Northside districts. In general, projects targeted for support include mixed-use development, adaptive reuse, transit-oriented development, streetscape improvements, redevelopment along major commercial corridors, historic preservation or restoration, transportation improvements, mixed-income housing, pedestrian linkages, and certain public amenities. Projects supported to-date include utility and streetscape improvements to Mule Alley and East Exchange Street, preservation and reactivation of the historic Isis Theater, and financing for future Western sports arenas.


Project and Financing Plan

Effective Aug. 4, 2015.

Download the full ordinance and financing plan(PDF, 2MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $173,277,642
2023 Taxable Value $427,069,036
Percent Growth 146.5%
2023 City of Fort Worth Contribution $904,132

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 50%
Tarrant County Hospital District 0%
Tarrant County College 50%
Regional Water District 50%
Tarrant County 50%

Board Members

  • Chair: Carlos Flores, District 2 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Macy Hill, District 7 Councilmember
  • Teresa Ayala, City of Fort Worth
  • Frost Prioleau, City of Fort Worth
  • Pam Minick, City of Fort Worth
  • Al Saenz, City of Fort Worth
  • Appointee, Tarrant County
  • Appointee, Tarrant County College District
  • Appointee, Tarrant Regional Water District

TIF 16: Veale Ranch

Date Created: Sep. 12, 2023
End of Term: Dec. 31, 2105
Total Acreage: 5,200

Property Description: The Veale Ranch TIF is located north of Bear Creek Drive, east of Farm Market 1187, south of Aledo Road, and west of Highway 377 South.

Projects: The Veale Ranch TIF was established to support a master-planned development of the area , including (i) offsetting or paying a portion of any assessments levied within the Development to achieve a desired tax rate equivalent for the Veale Ranch PID for each Improvement Area; (ii) providing incremental funding for public infrastructure not funded by, or in lieu of, the Veale Ranch PID; (iii) providing economic development incentives in alignment with the City's then current economic incentives policy; and (iv) further promoting development within the boundaries of the Veale Ranch TIF.


Project and Financing Plan

Last updated Nov. 14, 2023

Download the full plan(PDF, 4MB)


Financial Information

Base Value $5,256,331
2023 Taxable Value $5,256,331

Level of Participation by Entity

City of Fort Worth 65%

Board Members

  • Chair: Michael Crain, District 3 Councilmember
  • Vice Chair: Macy Hill, District 7 Councilmember
  • Carlos Flores, City of Fort Worth
  • Elizabeth Beck, City of Fort Worth
  • Jared Williams, City of Fort Worth
  • Roy C. Brooks, City of Fort Worth
  • Mike Hale, City of Fort Worth
  • State Representative, or designee
  • State Senator, or designee