SB 1760 / HB 1892
The legislation behind developer-backed TIF in Tennessee
Signed into law during the 2026 legislative session, SB 1760 (companion bill HB 1892) amends Tennessee's TIF framework to authorize voluntary Taxpayer Agreements between TIF agencies and property owners or developers — a clear, legally grounded path to incentivize development without pledging your city's credit or taxing power.
- Developer shortfall guarantees — developers contractually cover any gap in tax increment revenue needed to service bond debt
- Taxpayer agreement liens with property-tax priority that run with the land
- Lien precedence over any existing or subsequent mortgage
Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Tennessee and Municipal Finance Advisors
For Tennessee municipal financial advisors, structuring a TIF Bond that a capital provider will purchase is the technical exercise that determines whether a developer-backed TIF transaction delivers its intended benefits. The deal that works — upfront capital for the developer,[…]
Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Tennessee and City Council Members
When a TIF Bond resolution comes before your Tennessee city council, the structuring details matter — not just for the project’s success, but for whether the deal delivers real value to your community while protecting public funds. Understanding how TIF[…]
Structuring Your TIF: What It Means for Tennessee and Economic Development Directors
For Tennessee Economic Development Directors, structuring a TIF Bond is where theory meets execution. The difference between a deal that closes and one that stalls often comes down to whether the TIF Bond was structured in a way that allows[…]
How TIF Compares: Understanding Your Incentive Options
Tennessee municipalities have access to multiple economic development incentives — from PILOT agreements and FastTrack infrastructure grants to tax abatements and traditional TIF. Each has its place, but not all carry the same risk profile, timeline, or return potential. Our free comparative analysis breaks down how developer-backed TIF Bonds stack up against the incentive tools you may already be using, including projected economic impact scenarios and key structural differences that affect your community’s long-term fiscal health. Download the guide and see where TIF fits in your incentive toolkit.
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Structured by the Experts
Developer-backed TIF bonds, backed by Hageman Capital's expertise
Structuring a TIF Bond that works for both the municipality and the developer requires more than good legislation — it requires experience navigating the details. From modeling tax increment projections and evaluating developer financial viability to ensuring compliance with the Uniformity Act's procedural requirements, we serve as an impartial, expert resource for municipal leaders at every stage. Our goal: 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 be, too. Whether you’re evaluating your first developer-backed TIF Bond or refining an approach for a project already in your pipeline, Hageman Capital is here to help. Our team provides free, one-on-one consultations with municipal leaders to walk through the new Tennessee legislation, assess your community’s development landscape, and outline a customized TIF strategy built around your goals. No cost, no obligation — just expert guidance designed to help your municipality make the most of this powerful new tool.
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