TIF Legislation · Kansas

Kansas TIF legislation: how the Taxpayer Agreement Act strengthens developer-backed bonds

Kansas has long been one of the most developer-friendly TIF environments in the region. With the signing of HB 2737 — the Taxpayer Agreement Act — municipal leaders have an even more powerful framework to incentivize development while keeping the financial risk squarely on the developer: attract private investment, grow the tax base, and fund critical public infrastructure without pledging municipal credit or taxing power.

The Taxpayer Agreement Act and what it means for Kansas cities
Municipal · Kansas

HB 2737

The Taxpayer Agreement Act and what it means for Kansas cities

Signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly in April 2026, HB 2737 supplements Kansas's existing TIF authority under KSA 12-1770 et seq. — a clean legal framework for developer-backed TIF Bonds with enforceable security that protects your city at every stage.

  • Taxpayer agreements — voluntary, binding developer guarantees tied to ad valorem taxes on the project area
  • No public debt, no pledge of the city's faith or credit; delinquencies enforceable with the priority of delinquent real estate taxes
  • Conduit bond issuance — the city has no obligation to advance funds or levy taxes beyond the ordinary course
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May 1
TIF Overview for Kansas Municipal Financial Advisors

Kansas’s Taxpayer Agreement Act (HB 2737) introduces instruments that materially change the risk analysis for TIF-supported projects. For municipal financial advisors evaluating bond structures, this overview covers the key statutory provisions under both the existing TIF Act and the new[…]

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May 1
Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Kansas and Municipal Finance Advisors

For Kansas municipal financial advisors, structuring a TIF Bond that a capital provider can purchase is the technical exercise that determines whether a developer-backed transaction delivers its intended benefits. Here is the framework for structuring special obligation TIF Bonds under[…]

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May 1
Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Kansas and City Council Members

When a TIF Bond resolution comes before your Kansas city council, the structuring details determine whether the deal delivers real value while protecting public funds. Understanding how TIF Bonds are structured for capital provider purchase helps you evaluate the deal[…]

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How TIF Compares to Other Kansas Incentives

Kansas municipalities have access to a range of development tools — from STAR Bonds and Industrial Revenue Bonds to tax abatements and the PEAK program. Each serves a purpose, but none combine the risk-shifting, capital-generating, and tax-base-growing power of developer-backed TIF Bonds. Our free comparative analysis breaks down how TIF stacks up against the incentive tools you may already be using, with projected impact scenarios and key structural differences that affect your community’s long-term fiscal health.

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Developer-backed TIF bonds, backed by Hageman Capital's expertise
Team · Expertise

Structured by the Experts

Developer-backed TIF bonds, backed by Hageman Capital's expertise

Hageman Capital brings deep expertise in TIF bond structuring across multiple state legislative frameworks — including Kansas's newly enacted Taxpayer Agreement Act. From evaluating project feasibility and navigating the special obligation bond process under KSA 12-1774(a) to ensuring compliance with Kansas's required feasibility studies and two-thirds supermajority approvals, we serve as an impartial, expert resource for municipal leaders at every stage. Our goal is straightforward: maximize the benefits of developer-backed TIF while ensuring your city's interests are fully protected.

  • Outright purchase of TIF and incentive bonds at competitive valuations
  • Flexible structuring across the capital stack, from senior to gap funding
  • Decisive diligence — most valuations returned within days, funded in weeks
  • Discretion and continuity from first call through closing

Let's Build a TIF Strategy for Your Municipality

Every community is different — and your TIF strategy should reflect your specific development goals, market conditions, and governing body dynamics. Hageman Capital provides free, one-on-one consultations with Kansas municipal leaders to walk through the new Taxpayer Agreement Act, evaluate projects in your pipeline, and outline a customized approach to developer-backed TIF Bonds. No cost, no obligation — just expert guidance designed to simplify the entire TIF process for your city.

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