Decatur Downtown Development Authority Property Tax Incentives
The Decatur DDA can consider property tax incentives for qualifying development and redevelopment projects in Decatur's commercial districts.
About this program
The Decatur Downtown Development Authority has adopted property tax incentive procedures and policies to support qualifying development, redevelopment, and economic development projects in the City of Decatur. DDA staff works with prospective businesses and developers on development opportunities, technical support, permitting guidance, public realm investments, and incentives. Property tax incentive applications are reviewed under DDA policies and are intended for projects that provide meaningful economic development benefit to the city.
Eligibility
Developers, businesses, property owners, and project sponsors with qualifying development or redevelopment projects in Decatur may apply for property tax incentive consideration.
Requirements
- Project must be located in the City of Decatur and fit within the DDA's development authority or commercial district role.
- Applicant must provide the DDA property tax incentive application and applicant affidavit.
- Applicant must document project scope, location, investment, financing, public benefit, ownership, and requested incentive terms.