Upcoming Meetings
- Economic Development Commission
Wednesday, June 18 12:00 pm at Council Conference Room
The Economic Development Commission is established for the financing of economic development and pollution control facilities, reviews issues related to tax abatement, and to hear economic development bond applicants.
The Economic Development Commission meets on an as-needed basis. Contact the Monroe County Legal Department for more information.
Monroe County Code 892-1,2, Indiana Code 36-7-12
Monroe County is home to one of the most successful Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in the United States. Since 1995, our Westside TIF has invested over $6.1 million on infrastructure crucial to the attraction and retention of our largest private employers, with several projects currently underway. Exciting opportunities are on the horizon of our newest TIF located at the corner of Highway 37 and Highway 46.
Companies locating or expanding in Monroe County may receive up to ten years of property tax benefits to substantially reduce the cost of new investments. Companies pay no taxes on the abated investment in year one of the tax abatement. Benefits gradually decrease over the period of the abatement until the year after the tax abatement ends, at which point the company pays full taxes.
Commission Members | Appointing Body | Term Expiration |
Greg Travis | County Board of Commissioners | 2-1-2027 |
Fred Shultz | County Council | 2-1-2025 |
Isak Nti Asare | Bloomington City Council | 2-1-2026 |