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What is a tax allocation district?

TADs are a financing tool Atlanta uses to encourage redevelopment in under-served areas. When a TAD is created, property tax revenues are frozen at their current level. As property values rise due to new investment, the increase in tax revenue — called the ‘tax increment’ — is set aside to help make investments for neighborhoods in that district, such as infrastructure, parks, or cleanup of blighted properties.

Once the TAD ends, all the tax revenue — including the growth — goes back to the general tax base.

● Our Mission

Helping develop Atlanta neighborhoods

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Business

Creating more economic activity and strengthening neighborhood businesses.

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Community

Improving streets, parks, and promoting community life.

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Housing

Increasing access to housing through redevelopment and rehabilitation.

● Tax Allocation District

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Tax Allocation District (TAD) is a geographic area where any increase in property taxes is reserved for community development projects within that area.

  • When a TAD is created, property tax revenues are frozen at their current level. As property values rise due to new investment, the increase in tax revenue — called the ‘tax increment’ — is set aside to help make investments for neighborhoods in that district, such as infrastructure, parks, or cleanup of blighted properties.

  • No, TADs do not raise your property taxes. A Tax Allocation District uses tomorrow’s growth in property taxes to invest in today’s neighborhood improvements—making our communities stronger, safer, and more affordable without raising current taxes.

  • The City is using TADs in conjunction with other programs, such as the citywide Anti-Displacement Tax Fund, to mitigate as much displacement as possible. Without TADs, the city would have limited resources to combat market forces that can accelerate displacement.

  • TAD funding has the flexibility to make much needed investments like affordable housing, early education centers, grocery stores, parks, small business development and commercial spaces.