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TIF Zone Management

Summary

Waco plans to close out an unused 1986 tax increment zone, returning over $1.1 million to local taxing partners, while extending and updating TIF No. 4 to fund long-term projects like Riverway.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Distributes $1.18 million in unspent funds back to the city, county, and college district.

✅Who benefits

Participating taxing entities receiving distributed funds and future downtown development projects.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (18)

MeetingSep 18, 2026approved

The City of Waco Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Four for Tax Increment Financing (TIF 4 Board) - Sep 18, 2026

The board will weigh spending $100,000 with Walker Partners to set up a Municipal Setting Designation across all 12,167 acres of TIF 4 to address environmental regulatory requirements.

The Waco BridgeAug 13, 2026

Bridge panel: “Skills gap” stands in the way of Waco’s growing workforce opportunities

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy on our About page and give us feedback. Waco employers, local government and educational institutions have lo...

The Waco BridgeAug 9, 2026

Join us and top leaders Wednesday at the “Future of Texas Workforce” symposium

Students train in the electricity lab in TSTC’s new Construction Technology Center on March 30, 2026. The center will host the "Future of Texas Workforce" symposium on Wednesday. Justin Hamel / The Waco Bridge ...

KWTXJul 27, 2026

Waco plans $213M Barron’s Branch District near Brazos River

Waco plans $213M Barron’s Branch District near Brazos River KWTX

kcentv.comJul 21, 2026

How Waco is attracting more big-name brands to town

How Waco is attracting more big-name brands to town kcentv.com

kcentv.comJul 21, 2026

Inside Waco's push to land national retailers

Inside Waco's push to land national retailers kcentv.com

MeetingJul 14, 2026

Budget & Audit Meeting - Jul 14, 2026

Waco plans to close out an unused 1986 tax increment zone, returning over $1.1 million to local taxing partners, while extending and updating TIF No. 4 to fund long-term projects like Riverway.

KXXVJul 9, 2026

Waco ranks 14th in the nation as one of the best cities to start a business

Waco ranks 14th in the nation as one of the best cities to start a business KXXV

The Texas TribuneMay 29, 2026

Can data center project help Texas town pay for repairs?

Can data center project help Texas town pay for repairs? The Texas Tribune

KWTXMay 19, 2026

Waco Approves Major Retail Development Partnership Along I-35 South

Waco Approves Major Retail Development Partnership Along I-35 South KWTX

Baylor MagazineMay 19, 2026

Destination WACO

Destination WACO Baylor Magazine

The Waco BridgeMay 15, 2026

Waco eyes $51M contribution to I-35 big box complex

Waco eyes $51M contribution to I-35 big box complex The Waco Bridge

News From The StatesMay 14, 2026

Lacy Lakeview needs Waco’s help to realize its data center dreams. It’s not going well.

Lacy Lakeview needs Waco’s help to realize its data center dreams. It’s not going well. News From The States

KWTXMay 6, 2026

Waco City Council selects developers for $194M Barron’s Branch District project

Waco City Council selects developers for $194M Barron’s Branch District project KWTX

KWTXApr 21, 2026

Waco brewery and restaurant coming to Foster Pavilion parking garage

Waco brewery and restaurant coming to Foster Pavilion parking garage KWTX

MeetingMar 24, 2026

Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting - Mar 24, 2026

The city is looking to shrink the downtown PID board from 26 members to 9. This should make it easier to hold meetings and get things done for downtown businesses.

Data Center DynamicsDec 10, 2025

$10bn data center project recieves approval in Lacy Lakeview, Texas

$10bn data center project recieves approval in Lacy Lakeview, Texas Data Center Dynamics

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