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East Athens Tax Allocation District Public Meetings and Survey
The Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) Economic Development Department and the East Downtown Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee will host two open house sessions and an online survey during May for residents to provide input on items they would like to see constructed within the TAD boundaries.
The open house sessions will take place on Thursday, May 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM and Wednesday, May 17 from 8:30-10:30 AM in the Heard Park Multipurpose Room at 400 McKinley Drive. Light refreshments will be provided. Residents can drop in anytime during the open houses to learn more about the TAD process and provide input on ideas for community improvements.
An online survey is available through May 22 for those who cannot attend the sessions. Additional outreach will also take place in the East Athens TAD area with organizations, businesses, and residents.
A Tax Allocation District (TAD) is a redevelopment tool that uses the increased property taxes generated by new development in a designated area to finance costs related to development. These costs might include, but are not limited to, public infrastructure, demolition, utilities, and planning costs.
On November 10, 2020, the Mayor & Commission adopted redevelopment plans to establish six tax allocation districts across Athens-Clarke County. Additional information about all six TADS, including maps, is available below.
The East Downtown TAD consists of 220 property parcels totaling 236 acres. The area runs in a rough S-shape from the Loop 10 at Nellie B Avenue to First Street, across the North Oconee River on East Broad Street, and along the river to the area near the College Avenue and Cleveland Road intersection. Not all parcels are included in the TAD. A full area map is available online.
For more information about the East Athens TAD public input contact Caitlin Dye with the ACCGov Economic Development Department at caitlin.dye@accgov.com.
About Tax Allocation Districts
A Tax Allocation District (TAD) is a redevelopment tool that uses the increased property taxes generated by new development in a designated redevelopment area to finance costs related to development including, but not limited to, public infrastructure, demolition, utilities, and planning costs.
- Tax Allocation District General Information (PDF)
- Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee - East Downtown
- Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee - Lexington Road
- Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee - Mall Area
- Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee - Newton Bridge
Redevelopment Plans
Tax Allocation Districts in ACC
On November 10, 2020, the Mayor & Commission adopted redevelopment plans to establish six tax allocation districts within Athens-Clarke County. Following adoption by the Mayor & Commission, the Georgia Department of Revenue certified the tax allocation increment base for each of the six TADs.
- What is a Tax Allocation District, and how does it work?
- Where can local governments form TADs?
- Will I pay a higher tax rate if my property is within a TAD?
- What does the TAD referendum authorize, and when did it pass in Athens-Clarke County?
- How is a TAD area created?
- If the local government decides to create a TAD, how does the School District become involved?
- How long does a TAD stay in effect?
- How do private developers benefit from TADs?
- What is the tax increment?