TIF Financing Explained: How Developers & Cities Partner to Build (Without Boring You)

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) sounds complicated—but it's actually one of the most powerful tools in real estate development. In this episode, Mitch Ferraro sits down with Nick Jung, F Street's Director of Development and a practicing attorney, to demystify TIF and explain how it creates win-win-win outcomes for municipalities, communities, and investors.Nick breaks down:• TIF 101: What it is, how it works, and why it exists (hint: it started in California in the 1950s).• The Public-Private Partnership: How we partner with cities like West Allis, Brown Deer, and Oak Creek to transform blighted sites into thriving communities.• TIF vs. TID: The difference between Tax Incremental Financing and Tax Incremental Districts (and why it matters).• The Investor Angle: How TIF bridges the gap between construction costs and rents, making high-quality developments financially feasible—and why we only pursue municipalities that want to be true partners.• Real-World Examples: Specifics from Village 43 (90%+ rebate) and our West Allis project (100% rebate for ~25 years).If you've ever wondered how developers make deals work in communities that need housing but can't command downtown rents, this episode is for you.Learn more about F Street's current multifamily opportunities.Connect with Nick or Mitch: [email protected] | [email protected]🔔 Subscribe for deep dives on real estate development, private credit, and investor-aligned strategies.#TIF #TaxIncrementalFinancing #RealEstateDevelopment #Multifamily #PublicPrivatePartnership #CommercialRealEstate #Investing