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Kansas STAR Bonds – Sports and Entertainment District Financing

Kansas Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds finance major sports and entertainment tourism destinations by allowing state and local sales tax revenues generated within the designated district to repay the bonds; used for large-scale sports venue and mixed-use development projects in Kansas.

About this program

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Eligibility

Developers of major sports, entertainment, or tourism destination projects in Kansas; requires Kansas Department of Commerce approval and designation as a STAR bond district; typically used for sports complexes, stadiums, and large entertainment venues.

Requirements

  • Project must be a major entertainment or tourism destination in Kansas
  • Seek STAR bond district designation through the Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Obtain legislative coordination council approval for major projects