The Confident Vote
Vote yes without putting your city on the hook
Every TIF vote carries weight — and every council member knows the question constituents will ask: “Are we giving a handout to a developer?” Mississippi's new developer-backed TIF Bond structure gives you a clear answer. This isn't a leap of faith; it's a structure designed to let council members approve development that grows the tax base while keeping the city's balance sheet untouched.
- Bonds secured entirely by the developer through voluntary taxpayer agreements — the municipality's credit and taxing power are never pledged
- Repaid solely from incremental property tax revenue that wouldn't exist without the project
- If the increment falls short, the developer covers the gap — not your city
TIF Expertise: Common Pitfalls for Mississippi City Council Members to Avoid
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Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Mississippi City Council Members
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Get the Full Guide to Mississippi's New TIF Bond Legislation
Understanding the details matters — especially when constituents and fellow council members start asking questions. Our free Mississippi TIF Bond guide breaks down SB 2846 in plain language, covering how developer-backed bonds work, what taxpayer agreements mean for your municipality, how the increment is calculated, and what safeguards protect your community’s interests. It’s built specifically for elected officials who need to understand TIF thoroughly — without wading through statutory language. Download the guide and walk into your next council meeting with clarity and confidence.
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Step by Step
Grow your community's tax base — step by step
Approving a TIF Bond in Mississippi follows a clear, public process that keeps council members in control at every stage: a developer proposes a qualifying project, an independent evaluation assesses feasibility and community benefit, your governing body holds a public hearing, adopts a redevelopment plan by resolution, and sets the terms of the developer's obligations — including minimum payment guarantees if increment falls short.
- TIF doesn't redirect existing revenue — it creates new revenue
- After the bond term (up to 30 years), all incremental revenue flows in full to the city, county, schools, and other taxing bodies
- Development that might never have happened — and your vote sets it in motion
Let's Build a TIF Strategy for Your Municipality
You don’t need to become a TIF expert overnight — that’s what we’re here for. Hageman Capital works directly with municipal leaders across Mississippi to simplify the entire TIF Bond process, from evaluating whether a project qualifies, to structuring the bond so your municipality carries zero financial risk. This is a free resource. Our goal is to help city council members and their communities take full advantage of what this legislation makes possible. Whether you’re fielding your first TIF proposal or looking to sharpen your approach, our team can walk you through it — no cost, no obligation.
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