What are the TIF Architectural Design Standards and how do they affect my project?

All projects are required to adhere to the Residential Tax Increment Financing District Architectural Design Standards by complying with at least two (2) design elements for the appropriate category of the work to be done.  

For example, if a roof is to be replaced, it must meet the pitch requirements of 5:12 or greater and the materials or color be different than the immediate surrounding homes. If the siding is to be replaced, it must be one of the approved materials of brick, natural or faux stone, cement, wood, or vinyl and also vary in color or materials from immediately surrounding homes.   

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1. What is a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District?
2. How does the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) program work?
3. What are some of the approved costs for a private homeowner or developer?
4. Can the municipality also use the money generated in a TIF District?
5. What are the benefits of a TIF to the neighborhood?
6. Why did the City of Carbondale develop a residential TIF?
7. If my home or neighborhood becomes part of a TIF District, does this mean that businesses will be able to relocate there?
8. How can I find out if my property is within a TIF district?
9. What are the TIF Architectural Design Standards and how do they affect my project?